Il Monastero Sforzato di Valtellina Docg

Vintage 2018
by Casa Vinicola Triacca
Varietal Nebbiolo
Color red
Region Lombardia (Lombardy),Lombardia
Country Italy
Medal Score
10.0
4 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
dried cherryrose petalfigbaking spiceleather
Palate

Medium-full body with firm yet polished tannins and bright alpine acidity, creating a silky, concentrated texture.

Finish

Long and persistent, echoing dried red fruit, licorice, and a hint of mountain herbs.

Food Pairings
  • • bresaola with arugula and parmesan
  • • pizzoccheri della Valtellina
  • • braised beef cheek in nebbiolo reduction
  • • bittersweet chocolate and hazelnut torte
  • • aged bitto stagionato
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
2024 through 2035

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Gold Concours International de Lyon 2022
Silver AWC Vienna 2022
Silver Decanter World Wine Awards 2022
Silver Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2022

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