Valtellina Superiore Riserva Valgella "Carteria" 2018

Sandro Fay's Carteria is a Valtellina Superiore Riserva obtained from grapes harvested in the Valgella subzone.

A wine of great character and complexity produced exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes sourced from selected vineyards located in one of the most renowned areas of Valtellina. These vineyards are situated on steep, terraced slopes, exposed to the sun and cultivated on granite soils. The grapes are hand-picked during harvest and undergo a long maceration and fermentation process to extract their maximum aromatic and tannic potential. Subsequently, the wine is aged in wooden barrels for a variable period, usually more than two years, to allow it to develop complexity and structure. 

The Winery: Sandro Fay

Sandro Fay is a winery based in the Valtellina region of Lombardy. Founded by Sandro Fay in the 1970s, the company has become one of the most renowned wineries in the region, specializing in the production of fine wines made from Nebbiolo grapes. The history of the Sandro Fay winery began when Sandro, a young viticulture enthusiast, decided to follow in his father's footsteps in wine production. Valtellina, a mountainous valley located in the central Alps, offers a unique terroir, with steep, sun-exposed slopes and granite soils, ideal for cultivating Nebbiolo grapes, locally known as Chiavennasca. Sandro Fay began planting Nebbiolo vines on the mountain slopes, utilizing traditional terraces and the pergola architecture typical of Valtellina. This cultivation technique allows the vines to receive the right amount of sun and protect themselves from temperature fluctuations.