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Lombardy, Italy
Located on the Swiss border at the base of the Alps,
the citizens of this most populous and well-to-do
region are better noted as consumers than producers
of wine. Still, even though output is much less than
that of neighboring Veneto, Emilia-Romagna and
Piedmont, Lombardians do make some fine wine, a
growing share of which is truly excellent.
Good wines are made in the provinces of Bergamo,
Mantova and even Milano, but the prize for quality
and variety goes to Brescia, which boasts a majority
of the region’s DOC/DOCGs: Botticino, Capriano del
Colle, Cellatica, Franciacorta, Terre di Franciacorta,
Garda Bresciano, San Martino della Battaglia and
two zones that share territory with Veneto: Garda
and Lugana. The white Lugana, which compares
with Soave Classico in class, has been growing in
stature.
The Superiore reds of Valtellina are among the most
austere of Nebbiolos, due to the coolness of the
terraced mountain vineyards, so steep in places that
grapes are hauled in with baskets on cables. But the
apparent lightness is deceptive, for some have the
strength and stamina to improve for well over a
decade. (Link)
Provenza Lugana Colli Storici, 2010,
Lombardy, Italy
The Azienda Agricola Provenza agricultural estate
was established thanks to a long-standing family
tradition and a great passion for wine. The company
was founded in 1967 by Walter Contato, who sadly
passed away in 1996, it is now run by his children
Fabio and Patrizia Contato who have followed in
his footsteps with the same enthusiasm and renewed
professionalism.
The Wine: This superb white wine is produced
from hand selected Lugana and Trebbiano grapes
and takes its name from Cascina Maiolo, the
vineyard founded in 1710. The wine has a
characteristic straw colour with light green
highlights, delicate bouquet of fresh fruit and
almonds. Delicate, mineral and fresh, with
fragrances of white almonds and apple.
The perfect wine to be served chilled with shellfish
starters, creamy pasta and risotto.
Located on the Swiss border at the base of the Alps,
the citizens of this most populous and well-to-do
region are better noted as consumers than producers
of wine. Still, even though output is much less than
that of neighboring Veneto, Emilia-Romagna and
Piedmont, Lombardians do make some fine wine, a
growing share of which is truly excellent.
Good wines are made in the provinces of Bergamo,
Mantova and even Milano, but the prize for quality
and variety goes to Brescia, which boasts a majority
of the region’s DOC/DOCGs: Botticino, Capriano del
Colle, Cellatica, Franciacorta, Terre di Franciacorta,
Garda Bresciano, San Martino della Battaglia and
two zones that share territory with Veneto: Garda
and Lugana. The white Lugana, which compares
with Soave Classico in class, has been growing in
stature.
The Superiore reds of Valtellina are among the most
austere of Nebbiolos, due to the coolness of the
terraced mountain vineyards, so steep in places that
grapes are hauled in with baskets on cables. But the
apparent lightness is deceptive, for some have the
strength and stamina to improve for well over a
decade. (Link)
Provenza Lugana Colli Storici, 2010,
Lombardy, Italy
The Azienda Agricola Provenza agricultural estate
was established thanks to a long-standing family
tradition and a great passion for wine. The company
was founded in 1967 by Walter Contato, who sadly
passed away in 1996, it is now run by his children
Fabio and Patrizia Contato who have followed in
his footsteps with the same enthusiasm and renewed
professionalism.
The Wine: This superb white wine is produced
from hand selected Lugana and Trebbiano grapes
and takes its name from Cascina Maiolo, the
vineyard founded in 1710. The wine has a
characteristic straw colour with light green
highlights, delicate bouquet of fresh fruit and
almonds. Delicate, mineral and fresh, with
fragrances of white almonds and apple.
The perfect wine to be served chilled with shellfish
starters, creamy pasta and risotto.
Pietro Nera Rosso di Valtellina,
2006, Lombardy, Italy
Valtellina is a wine region in the mountainous
north of Lombardy, northern Italy. The area has
been producing high quality wines for over
2000 years. All Valtellina wines are made from
Nebbiolo grapes, which are known here by the
name Chiavennasca. Just as Piedmont prides
itself on rich Nebbiolo reds, Valtellina has a
close relationship with its Chiavennasca, named
after the nearby mountain town of Chiavenna.
The two are in fact precisely the same grape
variety, and although the name Nebbiolo holds
significantly greater prestige and renown in the
wine world, the Valtellina wine community are
proudly holding on to their Chiavennasca.
(More...)
The Wine: Made with 90% Chiavennasca and
10% Pignola e Rossola. Brilliant ruby red color,
delicate bouquet, persistant and characteristic,
dry taste, spirited and slightly tannic, tea leaf
and cherry.
Try these wines with the following
suggestions.
Trebbiano Wine Pairing Recipes
Nebbiolo Wine Pairing Recipes
Cheers!!
Dan & Colleen
2006, Lombardy, Italy
Valtellina is a wine region in the mountainous
north of Lombardy, northern Italy. The area has
been producing high quality wines for over
2000 years. All Valtellina wines are made from
Nebbiolo grapes, which are known here by the
name Chiavennasca. Just as Piedmont prides
itself on rich Nebbiolo reds, Valtellina has a
close relationship with its Chiavennasca, named
after the nearby mountain town of Chiavenna.
The two are in fact precisely the same grape
variety, and although the name Nebbiolo holds
significantly greater prestige and renown in the
wine world, the Valtellina wine community are
proudly holding on to their Chiavennasca.
(More...)
The Wine: Made with 90% Chiavennasca and
10% Pignola e Rossola. Brilliant ruby red color,
delicate bouquet, persistant and characteristic,
dry taste, spirited and slightly tannic, tea leaf
and cherry.
Try these wines with the following
suggestions.
Trebbiano Wine Pairing Recipes
Nebbiolo Wine Pairing Recipes
Cheers!!
Dan & Colleen