Valtellina Superiore Prugnolo DOCG Aldo Rainoldi

The red wine "Prugnolo" Valtellina superiore of the Rainoldi winery took its name from the renowned “Prunus Spinosa” which is a decorative shrub which grows around the vines. Its berries which have a blue color almost violet, wither in the autumn in the same period of the harvest. This wine is obtained by Nebbiolo grapes and for this reason this wine has a good structure and body due to a careful selection of the grapes. These grapes come from the Valtellina Superiore terraces and age in oak barrels to give satisfaction from the beginning. There is a pre-fermentative cold maceration which lasts 60 hours and it follows another maceration under temperature control with several reshuffling of the skins. The wine aging lasts about 12 months in barrels where it is previously aged the Sfursat Fruttaio Ca' Rizzieri. Then it is assembled in stainless steel tanks and it rests for 9 months in bottle before being commercialized.  

Characteristics of the Valtellina Superiore Prugnolo Docg wine

This fantastic red Prugnolo della Valtellina wine which has the DOCG certification has a great power of aging, as for all the Valtellina Superiore wines. It has an intense ruby red color. The scent is the one typical of the Nebbiolo with marked prune hints. There are also cherries and nuts aromas. The taste has an enveloping density, and this characteristic makes this wine ready since the beginning and very elegant.  

Suggested pairings with this red wine Prugnolo

The red wine “Prugnolo Valtellina Superiore” is suitable with many courses. This is a mealtime wine which is great with both structured courses and lighter ones. It is good with herbs or meat sauces. It is perfect with grilled or humid meats both red and white. It has to be served at 16°C in wine glasses of B type.