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Technical information
- Producer
- Plozza
- Name
- Rosso Valtellina DOC
- Variety
- Nebbiolo
- Vintage
- 2020
- Gradation
- 13.0%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Forest berries, blackcurrant, leather, velvet cushions, lit fireplaces
- Vinification method
- Alcoholic fermentation in vats, aging in barriques and chestnut barrels
- Aging
- 36 months in chestnut barrels
- Type of cask
- Chestnut
- Color
- Ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
- Recommended consumption
- Within 3-5 years
- Pairing
- Red meats, aged cheeses
- Region
- Lombardy
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Valtellina
- Type
- Red wine
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The Rosso Valtellina DOC represents one of the most authentic and refined expressions of the Lombardy region, and Cantina Plozza, with its long history and dedication to quality, confirms this status through its wine. Primarily made from Nebbiolo grapes, locally known as Chiavennasca, this wine offers a perfect balance between tradition and innovation.
Visually, Plozza's Rosso Valtellina DOC has a very elegant ruby red color, which may tend to garnet nuances as it ages. On the nose, fruity notes of cherry and raspberry quickly emerge, enriched by floral scents of violet and withered roses, which blend delicately with light traces of spices and a very subtle note of tobacco, evidencing the careful aging in wood.
On the palate, the wine is consistent with the nose, offering a medium yet persistent structure, with well-integrated tannins and a pleasing freshness that invites another sip. The well-balanced acidity and the slightly almond aftertaste complete the tasting experience, making this wine an excellent companion for traditional Italian dishes, such as pizzoccheri alla Valtellinese or braised meat.
Ideal to be served at a temperature of about 16-18°C, Plozza's Rosso Valtellina DOC is a wine that can be appreciated both at a young age for its freshness and allowed to age for a few years, capable of developing even greater complexity.
A bottle of Rosso Valtellina DOC Plozza is more than a wine; it is a journey into the flavors and scents of a region that has made wine an essential part of its culture and allure.
Visually, Plozza's Rosso Valtellina DOC has a very elegant ruby red color, which may tend to garnet nuances as it ages. On the nose, fruity notes of cherry and raspberry quickly emerge, enriched by floral scents of violet and withered roses, which blend delicately with light traces of spices and a very subtle note of tobacco, evidencing the careful aging in wood.
On the palate, the wine is consistent with the nose, offering a medium yet persistent structure, with well-integrated tannins and a pleasing freshness that invites another sip. The well-balanced acidity and the slightly almond aftertaste complete the tasting experience, making this wine an excellent companion for traditional Italian dishes, such as pizzoccheri alla Valtellinese or braised meat.
Ideal to be served at a temperature of about 16-18°C, Plozza's Rosso Valtellina DOC is a wine that can be appreciated both at a young age for its freshness and allowed to age for a few years, capable of developing even greater complexity.
A bottle of Rosso Valtellina DOC Plozza is more than a wine; it is a journey into the flavors and scents of a region that has made wine an essential part of its culture and allure.
The winery
Plozza
LombardiaItaliaSince 1919
A Valtellina winery based in Tirano/Brusio, known for its interpretations of Nebbiolo (including Sforzato) and part of the Plozza Wine Group, which also produces sparkling wines and distilled spirits.
- Grape varieties
- Nebbiolo, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Müller-Thurgau, Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris)
- Founded in 1919; Pietro Plozza marketed Sforzato as early as 1946.
- Operating headquarters in Tirano, with origins in Brusio.
- Part of the Plozza Wine Group.
- Declared production: approximately 250,000 bottles per year from about 23 hectares under vine.
- Portfolio includes Nebbiolo, still wines, traditional-method sparkling wines and distilled spirits, with a strong focus on packaging and design.
The story
The business was founded in 1919 in Brusio by Pietro Plozza; in 1946 the company was among the first to market Sforzato valtellinese. In the following years ownership was reorganized and the Zanolari family led its modern development. In 2017 the Plozza Wine Group was established, adding activities in Franciacorta and the Swiss Grisons to its Valtellina wines; in 2019 the company celebrated its centenary with an image refresh by a prominent designer.
Production philosophy
It combines the traditional roots of Valtellina's heroic viticulture with an innovative approach to winemaking and packaging: a focus on quality, experimentation and a contemporary image characterize the offering.
Terroir and vineyards
Active in Valtellina with terraced vineyards planted predominantly with Nebbiolo; the group also carries out production and commercial activities in Franciacorta and the Grigioni region.
Awards and recognition
Partnerships/recognitions reported by the company: Promotional Partner of the Sauber F1 team; Official Wine of the Alpine World Ski Championships.