Convento San Lorenzo 'Ventum' Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG, 2019 rakau first with cognac

first with cognac

Cellaring or a long decant are highly recommended

Perfect for pairing with appetizers

They are sour Marasca cherries candied with syrup

Convento San Lorenzo 'Ventum' Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG, 2019 rakau first with cognacThis wine is made of 100% Nebbiolo. We would pair it with veal osso buco. The Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG is known for powerful red wines made from dried Nebbiolo grapes. It is a passito wine, but unlike the other sweet ones, it is classically dry, having more in common with Amarone della Valpolicella. Sforzato literally translates to "forced", and is a method of forcing the grapes to concentrate their sugars and obtain higher alcohol and depth.