Crespino Vendemmia Tardiva Rainoldi 2016

When the dogrose berries reach the full splendour of their colour, it is the ideal moment for to harvest the Nebbiolo grapes that grow on the vines which have taken root among the rocks. Giuseppe Rainoldi is proud of this wine which is only produced in the very best years. Maturation takes place in small oak barrels for about 18 months. Assemblage in steel tanks before bottling and left to rest for 3 months. The aging in the bottle takes place in a dark and cool cellar for at least 9 months before being placed on the market. It is has an intense ruby red colour. Ethereal, balsamic scent, with hints of wet earth. The tannins are powerful, but well harmonized. In the mouth it is full, dense and persistent. Contains sulphites. Produced by Casa Vinicola Aldo Rainoldi s.r.l. - Via Stelvio, 128 - 23030, Chiuro (SO) - Italy.

The producer

Valtellina is a noble wine-making area with ancient traditions. Traditions that are not ignored by the wine-makers at Rainoldi. Considerable experience and a well-developed knowledge of wine-making techniques allow Rainoldi to fully realise the potential of the Valtellinesi grapes and obtain superior wines with delicate and refined characteristics.

Best with

This wine is an excellent accompaniment to roast meat, game and mature cheese.

How to serve it

In order to allow the wine to breathe and to fully appreciate its rounded character it is recommended to open the bottle two or three hours before serving and decant the wine into a large carafe. It should be served at 18 - 20 degrees centigrade. The best glasses to use are clear, transparent crystal goblets.

How to keep

This wine can be aged for a very long time. If it is kept well, it has an average conservation period of more than twenty years. The bottles should be laid horizontally in a cool, dark, humid wine-cellar.