Valtellina Superiore “St. Sixtus” - DOCG

production area: Buglio in Monte, single vineyard in San Sisto

vines age: heterogeneous from 50-80 years

soil characteristics and texture: sandy soil with small, loose pebbles and stones at pH 5.9,

exposure: south/est exposure

form of planting: Valtellina Arch

production: 80q/ha

fermentation: spontaneous with indigenous yeasts

maceration: 18/22 days in steel

wine aging: 1000 litre wooden barrels for 12 months then steel for another 12 months

production : 2000 bottles/year

vines: 90%Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo), 10% Rossola e Merlina (Teroldego).

alcohol: 13.5% vol

vintage: 2019