Country: Italy / Lombardy
Variety: Nebbiolo
Winery: Salis 1637 / Canua
One of Italy’s most interesting and least-know wines, Sforzato di Valetellina is made with dried Nebbiolo grapes in much the same way Amarone is made. In fact, sforzato means “forced” in Italian and alludes to the extra concentration given to the wine. With herbal and some bitter, leafy green notes, it’s not a wine for everyone; it’s sour in the mouth with an acid-driven close.