Sforzato di Valtellina Albareda shows a brilliant ruby red color and
nuances of brick red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense,
clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of
cherry, violet and leather followed by aromas of rose, plum, raspberry,
cinchona, vanilla, cocoa, tobacco, cinnamon, clover, mace and licorice. The
mouth has excellent correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and
pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense
flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is very persistent with long
flavors of cherry, plum and raspberry. A well made wine. Sforzato di
Valtellina Albareda ages for 20 months in barrique followed by 12 months of
aging in bottle. |