Mamete Prevostini Sforzato di Valtellina Albareda

Beautiful ruby red color reminiscent of Barolo or Bourgogne. Some red fruit on the nose, herbal notes. Although its made like an Amarone (appassimento methode) it's much lighter on its feet like the earlier mentioned wines and as fullbodied at the same time, in one word; elegant. The aroma's match the nose. On the second day it completely holds its own. Nice lingering aftertaste. Its easily on par with any high-end wine, even this 2009. I gather it has a …

Tasted at Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri 2012 Italian Wine Tasting at Metropolitan Pavillion in NYC. Notes of deep black fruits.