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Folini Valtellina L'Enrico - 2016
Valtellina Superiore Riserva DOCG
Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
100% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo)
Appellation
Valtellina Superiore Riserva DOCG
Vineyard Designation
Valtellina
Aging
Aged for 24 months in 16hl casks (botti) and one year in barriques.
Alcohol %
13
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A bit of a tough guy, with a strong character, clear, genuine... someone you can lean on.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
100% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo)
Appellation
Valtellina Superiore Riserva DOCG
Vineyard Designation
Valtellina
Aging
Aged for 24 months in 16hl casks (botti) and one year in barriques.
Alcohol %
13
Wine Profile
Wine Profile / Tasting Notes
Ruby red in color. Generous aromas of red fruit and cherry. followed by delicate spices. On the palate, the wine is clean and honest. A complex yet not complicated wine.
Vineyard Notes
Vineyard location: Valgella - Valtellina.
Production Notes
Aged in big casks of 16hl for 24 months followed by one year in barrique.
Winemaker Notes
L’ENRICO is a Valtellina Superiore that comes from vineyards located in strategic areas for the quality of the grapes, from a meticulous manual selection of the Nebbiolo bunches.
Food & Wine Pairing
This is meant to be a wine that you can drink with a large amount of dishes. Also perfect as an aperitif! Enjoy it throughout the meal!
More Information
This wine, my first, bears the name of my grandfather: Enrico. Nonno Enrico was a mid-twentieth century winemaker who unfortunately I never had the good fortune to meet. It is said he was a tough guy, one with a strong, straightforward and genuine character.
