VIGNA FRACIA 2016
Valtellina Superiore DOCG Valgella
Vigna Fracia 2016 is born in one of the coldest vineyards of the valley, making it ideal to understand how altitude aging can enhance its freshness. At 3,000 meters, the wine’s aromatic purity and vibrancy are heightened, revealing new nuances and a deep connection with the mountains that makes each bottle unique.
The numbered magnums are designed for true connoisseurs: each bottle features an exclusive embossed label celebrating the Nino Negri 3000 project and is enclosed in an elegant wooden case, perfect for collectors seeking a unique piece.
VIGNA FRACIA 2016
Valtellina Superiore DOCG Valgella
Vigna Fracia 2016 nasce in uno dei vigneti più freddi della vallata, ideale per capire come l’affinamento in quota possa esaltare la sua freschezza. L’affinamento a 3000 metri esalta la purezza aromatica e la vivacità del vino, svelando nuove sfumature e un profondo legame con la montagna che rende ogni bottiglia unica.
Le magnum numerate sono state pensate per veri intenditori: ogni bottiglia è vestita con un’esclusiva etichetta in bassorilievo che celebra il progetto Nino Negri 3000 è racchiusa in un elegante cofanetto di legno, per chi desidera un pezzo unico da collezione.
GRAPES: Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
PRODUCTION AREA: Historic Valgella zone, between 380 and 500 meters above sea level, with slopes ranging from 55% to 65%. The average age of the vineyard is 25 years.
SOIL CHARACTERISTICS: The schist rock originates from the transformation of rocks that emerged from great depth during the formation of the Alps. In this vineyard, the schist is blue and tends to split very easily. The wide terraces have allowed for the accumulation of soil composed mainly of sand, gravel, and silt.
AGEING: For several years, the wine was aged first in barrels and then in bottles in the Chiuro cellars, at 300 meters above sea level. Later, the bottled wine was transferred to high altitude for further ageing in the Haven 3000 cellar in Bormio.
TASTING NOTES: The vineyard’s cold microclimate results in a longer vegetative cycle for Nebbiolo, which is expressed in a bright ruby color even after extended ageing. The complex bouquet, with hints of wild berries, rose, and violet, evolves into Mediterranean spices such as rosemary and lavender. On the palate, the tannins are well-structured, dense, and rich. The freshness on the nose and palate confirms the wine’s perfect evolution, delivering a savory and lingering finish.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13.5% vol
OPTIMAL STORAGE: The wine has been bottled exclusively in magnum format. Thanks to highaltitude ageing, it shows evolutionary characteristics suggesting a potential for ageing well beyond twenty years.
HEAVEN 3000
In Bormio, the Heaven 3000 mountain huts hosts the ageing process of Vigna Fracia. At over 3,000 meters above sea level, the wine matures immersed in the extreme environment of the Valtellina Alps, capturing the authenticity and intensity of the mountain landscape.