2005 Valtellina Superiore Corte Dalla Meridiana, Conti Sertoli Salis

The vinification of this special wine goes back to the ancient practice of “Rinforzo”, which was widespread in the past in Valtellina.  After the harvest, a part of the grapes is left to dry in the lofts until the end of the autumn. The remaining grapes are carefully selected and made into wine while they are fresh.  In December the grapes are pressed and added to the wine which was produced at the beginning of November.  It is a wine with a long life
which will continue to improve, perfecting its characteristic for many years (10-15 or even 20 years).  Very smooth, with a long-lasting sensation of liquorice and vanilla, hints of dried fruit and almonds.

"The Corte della Meridiana is Nebbiolo made in the style typical of this region which calls for a portion of the fruit to be air-dried for a few months prior to vinification... Sertoli Salis is a reference point producer for the wines of Valtellina."  Antnoi Galloni, The Wine Advocate, Oct 2008