Nino Negri
Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo Mazer 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Valtellina Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | 50% of the wine spends 20 months in second-use barriques, while the other half spends the same amount of time in 30 to 50 hectolitre casks. |
- Origin and grape variety: Valtellina Superiore DOCG, 100% Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca), vintage 2022
- Aromatic notes: hints of blackcurrant, rhubarb, tamarind, humus, spices and liquorice
- Taste: dry and savoury, velvety tannins, citrusy and harmonious finish
- Ageing: matured for 20 months in wood, divided between barriques and large casks
- Pairings: decant for one hour, ideal with roasts and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Mazèr by Nino Negri is a still red wine that showcases pure Nebbiolo, locally known as Chiavennasca, within the Valtellina Superiore. In the glass, it displays a brilliant garnet hue with ruby highlights. The bouquet is complex and pronounced, with notes of blackcurrant, rhubarb, tamarind and potpourri, combined with hints of bitter spices, liquorice, blackberry and blueberry. Aged in wood after a gentle drying of the grapes, on the palate it is dry and savoury, with a slender body supported by velvety tannins, finishing with a citrusy, deep and balanced aftertaste.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Lombardy vineyards of Valtellina Superiore, from historic plots selected in the municipality of Chiuro. The vines take root on south-facing terraces, characterised by sandy-loam soils and situated between four hundred and four hundred and fifty metres above sea level. These conditions favour an authentic expression with an Alpine character, ensuring aromatic freshness and a well-defined structure. The production reflects a deep connection with the local vocation, overseen by Nino Negri to enhance the unique features of the mountain territory.
How it is produced
The harvest is done by hand at the end of September. A small portion of the bunches rests in a drying room for a light withering before fermentation at a controlled temperature. The remaining grapes undergo classic vinification, then make up the final blend that enriches the wine's complexity. Ageing lasts for twenty months, spent equally between second-use French oak barriques and large wooden casks. This process gives the wine perfect balance, ideal for accompanying roasted meats, game and mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1897, the Nino Negri winery celebrates Lombard tradition through wines with a truly Alpine character. The name of this label originates from the dialect term “Mazèr”, meaning “distinguished”, bearing witness to the noble identity of Valtellina Superiore DOCG. The uniqueness of the 2022 vintage lies in a refined production detail: a small portion of Nebbiolo grapes undergoes a light drying process before being blended. This technique enriches its bouquet and imparts velvety tannins.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1897
- Oenologist: Danilo Drocco
- Bottles produced: 700.000
- Hectares: 160
All this, together with several estate vineyards located in the heart of the leading wine sub-regions of Valtellina. Read more
| Name | Nino Negri Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo Mazer 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Valtellina Superiore DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Nino Negri |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1897, the Nino Negri winery celebrates Lombard tradition through wines with a truly Alpine character. The name of this label originates from the dialect term "Mazèr", meaning "distinguished", bearing witness to the noble identity of Valtellina Superiore DOCG. The uniqueness of the 2022 vintage lies in a refined production detail: a small portion of Nebbiolo grapes undergoes a light drying process before being blended. This technique enriches its bouquet and imparts velvety tannins. |
| Origin | Chiuro (SO) |
| Climate | South-facing terraces |
| Soil composition | Terreni franco-sabbiosi, a un'altitudine di 400-450 metri |
| Cultivation system | Modified arched Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 3,500 |
| Yield per hectare | 70 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | End of September 2022 |
| Fermentation temperature | Between 27 and 25 °C |
| Fermentation | 5 days (slightly dried grapes) and 6 days (remaining 80% of the grapes) |
| Production technique | Light withering (brief drying) of a small portion of the grapes, fermentation at controlled temperature and subsequent blending with wine from dried grapes |
| Wine making | 20% of the grapes, hand-picked at the end of September, were placed in a drying room for slight withering; they were then vinified in a fermenter at controlled temperature for 5 days and aged in small second-use French oak barrels for 16 months. The remaining 80% fermented in a vinifier at a controlled temperature between 27 and 25°C for 6 days; a small portion of the wine from the withered grapes was then added to the blend to enrich aromas and tannins. |
| Aging | 50% of the wine spends 20 months in second-use barriques, while the other half spends the same amount of time in 30 to 50 hectolitre casks. |
| Total acidity | 5.1 gr/L |
| PH | 3.67 |
| Dry extract | 28.3 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |