Plozza Rosso di Valtellina "042" 2016

Rosso di Valtellina "042" 2016 is a limited-edition Nebbiolo from Plozza of Tirano, in Lombardy. It was aged for 48 months in a single 10,650-litre chestnut cask, and its label is made of wood, a nod to the mountain places the wine comes from. The wine is gentle, soft and refined, and suits slow drinking. It goes with red meat dishes, especially grilled, with medium-aged cheeses and with first courses in rich meat or earthy sauces. In the glass it is ruby tending to garnet. The nose is richly fruity, with red fruits and a touch of spice. The palate is round and soft, with well-judged tannin, and the finish lingers well.