Sforzato di Valtellina

Sforzato di Valtellina (also known as Sfursat di Valtellina) is a powerful red wine from the Valtellina district in the far north of Italy. The classic Sforzato di Valtellina wine is full-bodied, high in alcohol and rich in flavor. It offers complex aromas of sweet spices (licorice, cloves and cinnamon), stewed plums, prunes, raisins, and the tell-tale hint of tar and roses which gives away its base ingredient, Chiavennasca (the Valtellinese name for Nebbiolo). Only the best grapes are selected for Sforzato production, any rotten or damaged berries must be removed as the drying process will only serve to concentrate their imperfections.