Negri’s cask-aged 2005 Sforzato di Valtellina Sfursat is made from air dried Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo). It reveals a sweet, open bouquet along with an expansive palate of dark fruit. The wine possesses notable up-front beauty, but the intensity drops off rather markedly on the mid-palate, where the wine’s tannins are imposing. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2015.
This is a very strong set of wines from Nino Negri, one of the leading producers in Valtellina.
Importer: Frederick Wildman and Sons Ltd, New York, NY; tel. (212) 355-0700