Ca’Brione Terrazze Retiche di Sondrio I.G.T. 2017
Nino Negri
A unique Valtellina white, the Nino Negri Ca Brione is a blend of late harvest Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Incrocio Manzoni (Pinot Blanc/Riesling) with a small percentage of Nebbiolo vinified as white (10%).
Terroir: Ca Brione is selected from vineyards that sit at an elevation of 1200 feet within the commune of Tresivio. Due to the extremely steep and sandy/ gravelly soils yields are naturally very low.
Vinification: The earlier ripening Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay grapes are harvested in late September and placed into wooden crates where they will dry until the Incrocio Manzoni and Chiavennasca are harvested in early October. Vinification is carried out separately for each varietal with a gentle pressing and fermentation and aging in a combination of 50% new and 50% older oak barriques. After eight months in barrel the wine is blended and bottled. 18,000 bottles produced.
Additional Information
The wine has a deep, golden color and fresh aromas of exotic fruit, spices and a note of musk. The wine is full, balanced and elegant on the palate, with finishing notes of fruit and vanilla.
Technical Details
- Appellation: Lombardia
- Winemaker: Danilo Drocco
- Sustainability: Sustainable Practices
- Soil: Sand, Gravel
- Alcohol: >14%
- Sizes Available: 6/750ml
- Varietals: 35% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Chardonnay, 20% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo), 15% Incrocio Manzoni
Recent Press
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Score: 88 Points
Wine Spectator Author: Alison Napjus
Date: Friday, March 3, 2017Creamy and well-knit, this medium-bodied white shows a broad palate of baked pear, lemon curd and lightly toasted almond notes. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Incrocio Manzoni and Chiavennasca. Drink now.
