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Nino Negri 5 Stelle Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG

Valtellina, Italy
Italy's most celebrated Sforzato; passito-style Nebbiolo from semi-dried Alpine grapes — concentrated but still perfumed with dark cherry, dried tobacco, granite mineral, and the characteristic dried-fruit richness of the Sforzato style
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Powerful dried-grape Nebbiolo with Alpine wild boar and chestnuts — a deeply mountain Italian combination
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Concentrated Alpine Sforzato handles the gamey richness and tart cranberry of venison with its dried fruit and granite depth
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The wine's dried fruit and mineral complexity bridges with Cuneo's unique crumbly mountain cheese and pungent mostarda
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The wine's dried cherry and dark cocoa notes create an unexpected but beautiful match with chestnut-chocolate desserts
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