Sforzato 'Albareda' Mamete Prevostini 2015
Perfect to give as a giftThe Sforzato di Valtellina "Albareda" by Mamete Prevostini is a great Valtellina red wine of great structure and intensity, obtained from the drying of Nebbiolo grapes, which in Valtellina is called Chiavennasca. It has an intense and full garnet red and expresses notes of brandied red fruits, raisins and pout-pourri with intense spicy details. The taste is full, warm and vigorous, of excellent softness with pronounced sensations of jam.
The Sforzato "Albareda" from the Mamete Prevostini winery is a red wine intense and full-bodied produced in Valtellina using the ancient practice of drying the grapes after harvest. This label is made from pure Nebbiolo grapes from vineyards, cultivated using the traditional trellising method with guyot pruning, located on steep terraced slopes, between 350 and 550 meters above sea level, facing south and characterized by soils rich in sand and silt. The winery is a family-run business, owner of about 28 hectares of vineyards, personally managed by Mamete Prevostini, who in a few years has transitioned from being a small wine producer to a solid and capable interpreter of the Valtellina terroir.
“L’Albareda” Sforzato, or Sfurzat, is produced with carefully selected grapes hand-picked in small crates around October. The bunches are then brought to the winery for drying, which lasts until mid-January and aims to increase the sugar concentration of the grapes. Subsequently, soft pressing and the consequent alcoholic fermentation take place in stainless steel tanks.controlled temperature for about 20 days. This is followed by racking and aging the wine for at least 20 months in oak barrels and for another 10 months in the bottle before being released for sale.
The Sfurzat "Albareda" by Mamete Prevostini presents itself with a deep garnet red color, with slight orange reflections. On the nose, intense aromas of ripe fruit, spirit-soaked berries, and raisins emerge, floral notes of dried flowers, spicy hints of licorice, cloves, and anise, with a finish reminiscent of cocoa powder. On the palate, it is warm, full, concentrated, and vigorous, with a very long finish and pleasant softness played on fruity notes of jam. This red from the Mamete Prevostini winery is an expression of tradition seen in a modern light, a characterful wine that is closely tied to the territory in which it is born.