2018 Sforzato di Valtellina, Alfio Mozzi, Lombardy
Red | Still | 16.5%
A curiosity of this corner of Northern Italy, this is the best Sforzato we’ve tried. It’s made like Amarone in Valpolicella: here, Nebbiolo grapes are dried on mats before being fermented dry, bringing an intensity and power, with notes of dried cranberries, and dried herbs. This is so perfectly balanced: it’s a really fascinating wine.
Ready: 2023 - 2038