{"product_id":"rosso-di-valtellina-doc-085-2015-plozza","title":"Rosso di Valtellina DOC '026' 2015 - Plozza","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat wine is Rosso di Valtellina DOC '026' 2015 - Plozza\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eRosso di Valtellina DOC '026' 2015 - Plozza\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pure Nebbiolo (locally called Chiavennasca) produced in the historic Plozza winery in Tirano, in the heart of Valtellina. It is a wine with an authentic character, which tells the story of the Alpine territory through a refined balance between elegance and structure. The denomination \u003cstrong\u003eRosso di Valtellina DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e represents one of the most harmonious expressions of Valtellina Nebbiolo, less austere than Valtellina Superiore but capable of surprising with its freshness and depth.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe 2015 harvest was considered one of the best of the decade in Valtellina. The hot and dry summer favored optimal grape ripening, ensuring remarkable aromatic concentration and perfectly ripe tannins. The result is a wine with a natural balance, with marked finesse and a profile that maintains the unmistakable mountain freshness of Nebbiolo.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVinification and Aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eRosso di Valtellina DOC '026' 2015 - Plozza\u003c\/strong\u003e is made with traditional vinification with fermentation on the skins for about two weeks, in order to extract color and aromas without losing the typical finesse of the grape variety. After fermentation, the wine ages for 48 months in a large 10,650-liter chestnut barrel, a material that imparts softness and a more delicate tannic texture. The long aging also contributes to the aromatic complexity, resulting in a ready wine that can evolve further over time.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColor\u003c\/h3\u003e\nIn the glass, it presents a bright garnet red, typical of aged Nebbiolo, with reflections that tend slightly to orange, a sign of elegant evolution.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe bouquet is fine and persistent: notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and currant, stand out, blending with hints of dried flowers, sweet spices, and a delicate balsamic trace. Aging in chestnut adds toasted nuances and a touch of mountain herbs, evoking the Valtellina landscape.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTaste\u003c\/h3\u003e\nOn the palate, it stands out for its \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced structure\u003c\/strong\u003e and medium body, supported by silky and well-integrated tannins. The entry is soft, the progression elegant, and the finish long and clean, with a return of red fruit and spices. It is a wine that invites the next sip, perfect for those who love refined but not excessively complex Nebbiolo.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings for Rosso di Valtellina DOC '026' 2015 - Plozza\u003c\/h2\u003e\nRosso di Valtellina '026' 2015 is an extremely versatile wine at the table. Its freshness and elegant structure make it ideal to accompany:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical Alpine dishes such as Valtellina pizzoccheri or sciatt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst courses based on mushrooms or light ragouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled white or red meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium-aged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nAlso perfect on its own, as a meditation wine, to fully appreciate its complexity and the artisanal work of the Plozza winery.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage and Aging: How to store Rosso di Valtellina DOC '026' 2015 - Plozza wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\nTo best preserve its characteristics, the \u003cstrong\u003eRosso di Valtellina DOC '026' 2015 - Plozza\u003c\/strong\u003e should be stored in a cool environment, with a constant temperature between 12 and 16°C, away from direct light and temperature changes. The bottle should remain lying down, so that the cork stays moist and ensures a perfect seal.\nThanks to the long barrel aging, this wine can continue to evolve for several more years, acquiring increasingly complex and soft nuances. If stored correctly, it will express all its elegance even 8-10 years after the harvest.","brand":"Plozza","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52415256756563,"sku":"V03-P034-2015-05","price":19.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/2603\/6307\/files\/rosso-di-valtellina-doc-085-2015-plozza.jpg?v=1764413245","url":"https:\/\/www.astemyo.com\/en\/products\/rosso-di-valtellina-doc-085-2015-plozza","provider":"Astemyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}