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Pizamei Valtellina Superiore Valgella DOCG Riserva

Pizamei is a full-bodied wine with aromas of ripe fruit and jam. Complex with well-integrated tannins. Pure vinification of a unique and traditional vineyard positioned in the heart of the most heterogenous sub-area of Valtellina Superiore: Valgella. This sub-area is characterized by a “cooler” microclimate compared to other, different microclimates. This vineyard, in particular, is located at a medium elevation in the vineyard area with a perfect Southern exposure.
Pizamei Valtellina Superiore Valgella DOCG Riserva
  • Category

    Still Red Wine

  • Grape varieties

    100% Nebbiolo

  • Region

    Italy, Lombardy

  • Appellation

    Valtellina Superiore Valgella DOCG

  • Vineyard

    A single vineyard in Municipality of Chiuro

  • Vinification

    Manual harvest in the second ten days of October. The grapes are destemmed, softly crushed, the fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks with controlled temperature.

  • Ageing

    The wine is aged for 36 months on the fine lees in 5 HL oak barrels, then 12 months instainless steel and 12 more months in the bottle before its release.

  • Soil

    Rocky sandy soil

  • Age of the Vines

    Up to 63 years

  • Yield

    2.63 tons/acre

  • Production

    1,900 bottles/year

  • Awards

    James Suckling: 96