I vini e le nostre cantine
Vine yard Pietro Nera
Our company
The NERA family run business in wine growing and wine producing was begun in the ‘40s by Guido Nera. He was succeeded, at the end of the ‘50s, by his son Pietro who with obstinacy and pride has acquired about 40 hectares of vineyards situated in the classical D.O.G.C. production areas: Sassella, Inferno, Grumello, Valgella.
The generous and assiduous commitment in cultivating our vineyards and the meticulous attention given to each phase relating to the transformation of the grape in the Chiuro (SO) cellar which have made this business one of the most important and prestigious wine producers in the Valtellina, is the work of Stefano Nera, Pietro’s son, the oenologist. The production and bottling of the precious D.O.G.C. wines from this estate, so sharp and robust, but so lavish in fruit for those who love it, are inspired by the respect for one of the oldest wine producing traditions, united with seriousness, competency, rigorous methods which follow each procedure. The first steps towards production of the best wines with the name of origin certified and guaranteed is the work carried out on the vineyard, the care of the land, even on the most impervious and steepest of slopes. Only through constant exercising of this ancient craft made of sacrifices and fatigue are we able to grow robust and fertile vines capable of producing the choicest grapes.
Simone, the other son, deals with the marketing side of the business. Our family’s commitment was and is founded in the conversion of the vineyards, in both traditional terracing and in “’tiers” or “circumvatingterraces” which consent mechanized work and improved photosynthetic activity in the leaves. The cloning selection and meticulous care of the vineyard allows us to have at our disposal the finest raw materials, thereby obtaining good quality products to which have been attributed attested certificates of merit awarded under various nation-wide and international contests.
The number of successes encountered have enabled the Nera family run business to look positively to the future, with particular thanks to the new structure for the diffusion of wine culture which will also host refresher courses, business meetings and company events and also to host “food and wine” visitors by letting them taste and discover the typical products of the Valtellina – from cheese to cured meats, from pizzocheri (pasta dish) to our finest wines, fruit of “heroic viticulture” and a passion which is passed on from one generation to the next.
The generous and assiduous commitment in cultivating our vineyards and the meticulous attention given to each phase relating to the transformation of the grape in the Chiuro (SO) cellar which have made this business one of the most important and prestigious wine producers in the Valtellina, is the work of Stefano Nera, Pietro’s son, the oenologist. The production and bottling of the precious D.O.G.C. wines from this estate, so sharp and robust, but so lavish in fruit for those who love it, are inspired by the respect for one of the oldest wine producing traditions, united with seriousness, competency, rigorous methods which follow each procedure. The first steps towards production of the best wines with the name of origin certified and guaranteed is the work carried out on the vineyard, the care of the land, even on the most impervious and steepest of slopes. Only through constant exercising of this ancient craft made of sacrifices and fatigue are we able to grow robust and fertile vines capable of producing the choicest grapes.
Simone, the other son, deals with the marketing side of the business. Our family’s commitment was and is founded in the conversion of the vineyards, in both traditional terracing and in “’tiers” or “circumvatingterraces” which consent mechanized work and improved photosynthetic activity in the leaves. The cloning selection and meticulous care of the vineyard allows us to have at our disposal the finest raw materials, thereby obtaining good quality products to which have been attributed attested certificates of merit awarded under various nation-wide and international contests.
The number of successes encountered have enabled the Nera family run business to look positively to the future, with particular thanks to the new structure for the diffusion of wine culture which will also host refresher courses, business meetings and company events and also to host “food and wine” visitors by letting them taste and discover the typical products of the Valtellina – from cheese to cured meats, from pizzocheri (pasta dish) to our finest wines, fruit of “heroic viticulture” and a passion which is passed on from one generation to the next.
The vineyards
Due to the very steep slopes, the Valtellinese farmer has had to resort to the realisation of about 1200 km of dry wall constructions to terrace the slopes exposed to the sun.
It is on these terraces that Nebbiolo, locally called "Chiavennasca" is cultivated with a density varying between 4000 to 5000 stocks per hectare; a planting system has been adopted which gives an average distance of 150 centimetres between the rows and 140 cm between the vines (traditional system - a modification - in line with the steepest gradient) and from 210 to 90 cm (newly planted terraces "circuiting terraces"). To enjoy maximum insolation the rows are placed in the direction of the steepest gradient.
The rows of vines are pruned using the "guyot" method, modified in the shape of an arch with the fruit head 60 cm. from the ground and supported by a stake, one time from chestnut wood, now in concrete.
Over the years local wine growing has not suffered substantial changes with regard to varieties of grape: a rare exception regards evolution which some of the typical zones have developed in the past, but more so during the post-war period.
This confirms the validity of the choice and the orientation at that time, besides the specific inclination of the nature of wine growers in the production of red wine.
A viticulture which does not base its choices on classic International wines, but places its strength on a noble, complicated species of grape capable of expressing the values of the vineyard and of the vine-dresser.
It is on these terraces that Nebbiolo, locally called "Chiavennasca" is cultivated with a density varying between 4000 to 5000 stocks per hectare; a planting system has been adopted which gives an average distance of 150 centimetres between the rows and 140 cm between the vines (traditional system - a modification - in line with the steepest gradient) and from 210 to 90 cm (newly planted terraces "circuiting terraces"). To enjoy maximum insolation the rows are placed in the direction of the steepest gradient.
The rows of vines are pruned using the "guyot" method, modified in the shape of an arch with the fruit head 60 cm. from the ground and supported by a stake, one time from chestnut wood, now in concrete.
Over the years local wine growing has not suffered substantial changes with regard to varieties of grape: a rare exception regards evolution which some of the typical zones have developed in the past, but more so during the post-war period.
This confirms the validity of the choice and the orientation at that time, besides the specific inclination of the nature of wine growers in the production of red wine.
A viticulture which does not base its choices on classic International wines, but places its strength on a noble, complicated species of grape capable of expressing the values of the vineyard and of the vine-dresser.
Grape varieties
The Valtellenese grape varieties are: PIGNOLA - ROSSOLA - BRUGNOLA - NEBBIOLO
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It is necessary to remark on how the Chiavennasca grape was originally a Nebbiolo (phenotype Chiavennasca), acclimatizing itself optimally in Valtellina after a certain time after its introduction: Chiavennasca has all the signs of aristocracy, conceded by its origin, behind it, which is ancestor of a "compact" order of high class and famous wines such as Barolo, Barbaresco and Gattinara.
The other three local varieties compete, in very limited quantities, to the order of traditional vines, either as a table wine or of high quality.
For further information: www.neravini.com
It is necessary to remark on how the Chiavennasca grape was originally a Nebbiolo (phenotype Chiavennasca), acclimatizing itself optimally in Valtellina after a certain time after its introduction: Chiavennasca has all the signs of aristocracy, conceded by its origin, behind it, which is ancestor of a "compact" order of high class and famous wines such as Barolo, Barbaresco and Gattinara.
The other three local varieties compete, in very limited quantities, to the order of traditional vines, either as a table wine or of high quality.
The climate
Amongst the characteristics of this wonderful land, place of honour must assuredly go to its very particular geographic position.
The valley, with the River Adda running through it, evolves from EAST to WEST, closed in the NORTH by the Alps, the SOUTH by the Prealps, to the EAST by the Adamello group and Stelvio, to the WEST by Lake Como. Without a doubt we can say that Valtellina has a micro-climate, seeing that it is protected from atmospheric disturbances and cold winds from the NORTH and those which are hot and humid from the SOUTH. The important elements such as ventilation coming from thermal and descesional air currents, the mild influence of Lake Como, the heavy showers distributed over the course of the year, the considerable light given by its exposure to the SOUTH do seem to make the territory appear hostile to the cultivation of vines when in actual fact it is the Valtellinese viticulture's strongest point.
The valley, with the River Adda running through it, evolves from EAST to WEST, closed in the NORTH by the Alps, the SOUTH by the Prealps, to the EAST by the Adamello group and Stelvio, to the WEST by Lake Como. Without a doubt we can say that Valtellina has a micro-climate, seeing that it is protected from atmospheric disturbances and cold winds from the NORTH and those which are hot and humid from the SOUTH. The important elements such as ventilation coming from thermal and descesional air currents, the mild influence of Lake Como, the heavy showers distributed over the course of the year, the considerable light given by its exposure to the SOUTH do seem to make the territory appear hostile to the cultivation of vines when in actual fact it is the Valtellinese viticulture's strongest point.
The land
The soil was conceived partly from degradation of rock and partly through restitution by the Valtellinese farmers during the course of the centuries.
The vineyard's soil, that part of the land which interacts with the plant's root system is certainly not homogeneous: however, we have some similar parametres. A low ph (4.0 - 5.5), an abundance of minerals, a strong presence of sand, generally not very deep (sometimes just 20 - 30 cm).
The presence of organic and humus substances is variable: certainly it depends on a correct agronomic plan, on the depth of the land, the slope's incline, exposure...
Intervention strategies become important for each single farmer.
The balance between the assimilable micro-elements is satisfactory: no particular deficiencies have been found.
A rather poor soil, arid, impracticable, but due to abundant insolation, to numerous summer storms which exclude the need to water and to all those factors which determine our "terroir" not only allow the vines to develop but especially the Nebbiolo, a variety which is considered by everyone to be difficult, even more so than the Pinot Nero.
The vineyard's soil, that part of the land which interacts with the plant's root system is certainly not homogeneous: however, we have some similar parametres. A low ph (4.0 - 5.5), an abundance of minerals, a strong presence of sand, generally not very deep (sometimes just 20 - 30 cm).
The presence of organic and humus substances is variable: certainly it depends on a correct agronomic plan, on the depth of the land, the slope's incline, exposure...
Intervention strategies become important for each single farmer.
The balance between the assimilable micro-elements is satisfactory: no particular deficiencies have been found.
A rather poor soil, arid, impracticable, but due to abundant insolation, to numerous summer storms which exclude the need to water and to all those factors which determine our "terroir" not only allow the vines to develop but especially the Nebbiolo, a variety which is considered by everyone to be difficult, even more so than the Pinot Nero.
Our Wines
Denomination of origin - Product
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - SFORZATO
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - SIGNORIE RISERVA
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - INFERNO RISERVA
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - SASSELLA RISERVA
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - GRUMELLO RISERVA
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - SASSELLA ALISIO
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - INFERNO EFESTO
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - GRUMELLO TIRSO
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - PARADISO RISERVA
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - SASSELLA
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - INFERNO
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - GRUMELLO
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - VALGELLA
Rosso di Valtellina DOC - ROSSO DI VALTELLINA
Terrazze Retiche di Sondrio IGT - VENDEMMIA NUOVA
Terrazze Retiche di Sondrio IGT - SOREL
Terrazze Retiche di Sondrio IGT - REZIO (bianco)
Terrazze Retiche di Sondrio IGT - LA NOVELLA (bianco)
Metodo classico millesimato - CUVEE CAVEN BRUT (vino spumante)
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Valtellina Superiore DOCG - SFORZATO
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - SIGNORIE RISERVA
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - INFERNO RISERVA
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - SASSELLA RISERVA
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - GRUMELLO RISERVA
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - SASSELLA ALISIO
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - INFERNO EFESTO
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - GRUMELLO TIRSO
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - PARADISO RISERVA
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - SASSELLA
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - INFERNO
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - GRUMELLO
Valtellina Superiore DOCG - VALGELLA
Rosso di Valtellina DOC - ROSSO DI VALTELLINA
Terrazze Retiche di Sondrio IGT - VENDEMMIA NUOVA
Terrazze Retiche di Sondrio IGT - SOREL
Terrazze Retiche di Sondrio IGT - REZIO (bianco)
Terrazze Retiche di Sondrio IGT - LA NOVELLA (bianco)
Metodo classico millesimato - CUVEE CAVEN BRUT (vino spumante)
For further information or bookings please contact e-mail:
Contact
Casa Vinicola Pietro Nera Srl
Via IV Novembre, 43 - Chiuro (SO)
Tel. +39 0342/482.631 Fax +39 0342/483.796
Sito: www.neravini.com - E-mail:
Via IV Novembre, 43 - Chiuro (SO)
Tel. +39 0342/482.631 Fax +39 0342/483.796
Sito: www.neravini.com - E-mail:
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