Pietro Nera
Pietro Nera operates in Lombardia, the Alpine region of northern Italy where Nebbiolo thrives in the mountain terroirs of Valtellina. The winery's flagship Sforzato di Valtellina, a Nebbiolo wine rated 93.0 by Wine Enthusiast, exemplifies the structured intensity that defines this appellation—high altitude, short growing seasons, and steep slopes concentrate flavor and tannin. The Sfursat Nebbiolo (89.5) and La Novella Bianco Alpi Retiche (89.0), a white blend of Nebbiolo, Incrocio Manzoni, and Chardonnay, round out the portfolio. Valtellina's continental climate and granite-rich soils produce wines of mineral precision and aging potential, where Nebbiolo's natural acidity and structure find ideal expression. Pietro Nera's wines reflect the Alpine character of Lombardia—lean, elegant, and built for the table.
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