This bottle is the ‘Black Star’ edition of the iconic 5 StelleSfursat Nino Negri, created to celebrate the 2020 vintage of this wine in an unprecedented and precious version. The 2020 harvest, marked by extreme weather conditions throughout Italy, was made unique thanks to a skilful interpretation by the winemakers at the Chiuro winery.
Thanks to its geographical position, the Valtellina is unique in the Italian winemaking world: an island in the Alps with mountain ranges reaching up to 4,000 metres, resulting in a climate that is unlike the climatic characteristics of the rest of Italy. As in the past, in 2002, the Valtellina shows that it benefits from extreme climatic conditions. This is due to Chiavennasca, a Nebbiolo grape “trained” to grow in the mountains and therefore providing sensational results in cold and challenging years.
Vinification and aging developed over decades of experience with the renowned Sforzato Nino Negri have led to the elegance, verticality and minerality of Nebbiolo from the mountains at the heart of this 5 StelleSfursat.
The winter was snowy with much precipitation. A dry, warm spring and little rain at the start of the summer with above-average temperatures led to a significantly earlier (beginning of July) onset of veraison. The summer continued with heavy thunderstorms, including scattered hailstorms affecting some areas of the valley. In August, the early phenological development slowed down. The weather conditions up to the second half of September featured above-average temperatures, with very heavy rainfall. In late September, temperatures dropped abruptly, resulting in excellent conditions for the ripening of Nebbiolo grapes.
Sfursat 5 Stelle DOCG has a medium-intensity ruby colour. On the nose, notes of violet, ripe berry fruit and delicate hints of sweet spices.
Fresh, rich and full bodied palate. A moderately lingering finish while young.
Red meats, game, mature cheeses.
Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
Vineyards in the Valtellina Doc and DOCG appellations, on the slopes of Rhetian Alps, along the right side of Adda river.
15,5%
