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Sandro Fay – Valtellina Superiore DOCG Valgella Riserva Carterìa 2016

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YEAR 2016
Producer Sandro Fay
APPELLATION Valtellina Superiore DOCG Valgella Riserva
Grape variety
COUNTRY Italy
REGION Lombardy
Format 0,75 lt
ALCOHOL CONTENT 13.00%
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Description:

The Carterìa vineyard covers an area of 3 hectares in the Valgella sub-zone at 500 metres; the name stems from the name of a small hamlet of the commune of Teglio, where the Fay family has always owned some plots of land. The winery has started incorporating this land into its estate and replanting of the vines is in progress.
The soil is sandy (70%) and silty (20%) with an acid pH.


Tasting Notes and Pairing:
Intense very ripe red fruits, then dark spices, cloves. Ample and complex, excellent acidity.
Best paired with fresh egg pasta with meat sauce, braised or grilled meats.
Suggested serving temperature:
18-20 °C
if possible, decanter it half hour before service.
in the vineyard:
Production method and aging:
Alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks; malolactic fermentation and maturation for 12 months in small 500 lt oak barrels. Then, 18 months in bottle.

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