Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG 2021 Size::1 Bottle Blind Corner’s compulsively drinkable Nouveau

Blind Corner’s compulsively drinkable Nouveau is sourced from a small parcel of 20+-year-old Shiraz vines rooted in the sandy

savoury vin de terroir of the bleach-white soils of Sanlucar

The fruit undergoes maceration and alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled vats for an average period of 15 days

Distiller Rob Tyson looks at the barrel as another botanical with the same balance and integration rules as the rest of the recipe

Ageing in 500 litres barrels means the wine can't be labelled as Crianza or Reserva (300 litres is the maximum size authorized for wood-aged appellates in Rioja)

Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG 2021 Size::1 Bottle Blind Corner’s compulsively drinkable NouveauNino Negri's Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG "5 Star Sfursat" is a wine that embodies the soul and passion of Valtellina viticulture. Produced following the traditional "sfursat" technique, which involves the drying of Nebbiolo grapes (locally called Chiavennasca), this wine is a true oenological treasure, an expression of a unique territory and exceptional savoir faire. At sight, the Sfursat 5 Stars stands out for its intense garnet red color, with