Sandro Fay - Valtellina Superiore Sforzato Ronco Del Picchio 2016

Wine Spectator 93 points, Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri 3/3 REGION: Lombardia APPELLATION: SFORZATO DI VALTELLINA  DOCG  VARIET:Y  100% nebbiolo TRELLIS FORM:   Guyot and Sylvoz Valtellinese  PRODUCTION AREA:  Valgella Municipality of Teglio. San Gervasio vineyard,  situated at 700 meters  meters of altitude with south exposure  SOIL Sandy  (70%) Silty (20%) WINE MAKING Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tank for 20 days with maceration of 10 days ,, malolactic fermentation and aging for 12 months in 30 HL oak  cask and 500lt oak barrels.   Ronco del Picchio Sforzato made like Amarone style. It is rich, hedonistic and intense and a true Vino da Meditazione. (Meditation wines). Ruby red with garnet inflections. The color is deep, like the perfume. Reminiscent of ripe cherries, strawberries, morello cherries, green tea and dark chocolate. It has a soft and enveloping body, finished by a tannic contrast of great excellence. Very fresh and pleasantly savo