Nino Negri Winery
Founded in 1897, the Nino Negri Winery is a reference point for wine growing of Valtellina. In the heart of the small village of Chiuro, for over a century the winery has been producing elegant and refined wines, with attention to the uniqueness of the individual vineyards. Held within the walls of the ancient Quadrio Castle, the cellar offers visitors the opportunity to discover the fascinating aging rooms connected to each other by underground corridors that run under Chiuro. The historic vineyards of the property are organized on steep terraces, supported by dry stone walls, literally torn from the rock of the mountain. For wine tourists (with reservations) there's the opportunity to enjoy different wine experiences: a "classic", lasting 90 minutes, includes a visit to the cellar tasting 4 wines; the “special” (2 hours) enriched with a journey through the ancient walls and a tasting from the barrels to discover the mountain Nebbiolo; the "exclusive" (4 hours) takes visitors to the Ca' Guicciardi farmhouse and to the vineyards for a spectacular tasting among dry stone walls protected by Unesco, a symbol of heroic viticulture.
Nino Negri
Via Ghibellini, 3 | Chiuro | Sondrio
tel. 0342.485211 | [email protected]
www.gruppoitalianovini.it/index.cfm/it/brand/nino-negri/
Visits upon reservation Monday to Saturday
Cru: Sforzato 5 stelle
The Nebbiolo grape, locally called Chiavennasca, has been the undisputed protagonist of local production for over a thousand years. The grapes for Sforzato are harvested manually in crates and naturally dry out thanks to the action of the winds. 5 Stelle Sfursat is a full-bodied, soft and deep wine. It has medium intensity ruby colour, hints of violet, ripe red berry fruit and slight hints of sweet spices. It can age up to 25 years.