Sfursat 5 Stelle - 2018 - Nino Negri
Alcoholic content: 16.00 %
yr. 2017 Wine Enthusiast:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle" from the vintage 2017 on 01.12.2021 with 93 of 100 points.
"French oak, coconut and menthol aromas along with a whiff of resin lead the nose. The densely concentrated, jammy palate delivers steeped prune, dried fig, roasted coffee bean and confectionery notes recalling vanilla-coated black licorice. Firm, close-grained tannins provide the framework and leave a firm, grippy finish. Drink 2023-2032. Kerin O'Keefe"
yr. 2018 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
92 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle" from the vintage 2018 on 01.08.2021 with 92 of 100 points.
"Maturo e decisamente nobile nel profilo principale mostra note di fiori rossi a sfumature di ciliegie, prugne rosse, chiodi di garofano, bacche di ginepro e vaniglia. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini ben levigati ed un finale morbido e leggermente dolce nel sorso. Meglio dal 2023."
yr. 2017 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
91 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle" from the vintage 2017 on 01.10.2020 with 91 of 100 points.
"Maturo e coinvolgente mostra tratti dark di more, prugne nere, amarene, sandalo, buccia di arancia, vaniglia e spezie indiane. Al palato mostra un ingresso dolce al palato ed una freschezza acida sulla parte laterale del palato. Il finale è preciso e di uguale intensità dolce dell'attacco. Bevi ora."
yr. 2016 Wine Enthusiast:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle" from the vintage 2016 on 01.08.2020 with 95 of 100 points.
"Aromas of exotic spice, coconut, pine resin and baked plum shape the nose. It's full bodied, delivering steeped prune, raspberry jam, French oak, tobacco and the warmth of evident alcohol set against a backbone of close-grained tannins. Give it time to fully integrate. Drink 2023-2036. Kerin O'Keefe"
yr. 2013 Wine Enthusiast:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle" from the vintage 2013 on 01.01.2017 with 95 of 100 points.
"Full-bodied and velvety, this opens with alluring aromas of baking spice, mature plum, violet, Alpine herb and a balsamic note. The concentrated palate is smooth and robust, but it also boasts a weightless quality, delivering dried black cherry, nutmeg, cinnamon, anise, dried date and pipe tobacco alongside firm polished tannins and fresh acidity. A mineral note closes the finish. This is the best Sfursat 5 Stelle I've tried so far. Drink 2018-2028."
yr. 1995 Doctorwine:
93 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle" from the vintage 1995 on 01.04.2015 with 93 of 100 points.
"The intense red color is almost unnatural with its luminous integrity. The aroma is very particular and. like the previous wine, is all jam except this time it is citrusy, with notes that are even rotund despite the high level of alcohol. The mouthfeel is truly bold, velvety and soft, upheld by a distinct acidity."
yr. 2011 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle" from the vintage 2011 on 01.01.2015 with 91 of 100 points.
"Made with dried Nebbiolo grapes and aged in new barriques, this bold wine opens with aromas of baked plum, resin, nutmeg and grilled herb. The warm palate offers ripe black cherries, steeped prunes, espresso, black pepper, licorice and mint chocolate alongside velvety tannins. You'll detect the warmth of alcohol on the mid palate, but it doesn't dominate the rich flavors."
yr. 2001 Doctorwine:
96 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle" from the vintage 2001 on 01.10.2014 with 96 of 100 points.
"A regular year with a medium-low yield and excellent conditions for raisinating the grapes. This is the best vintage so far and has won prizes and praise to become a real cult wine. The color is a bright garnet and the edge is only slightly brick-red. The bouquet is very complex with bottle-aged scents of tar, smoked wood and dried mushrooms together with those of spice and raspberries preserved in alcohol. The mouthfeel is full, rich and defined, with velvety and intact tannins, an excellent acidity and an elegant body. The finish is very long and subtle."
yr. 1989 Doctorwine:
95 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle" from the vintage 1989 on 01.10.2014 with 95 of 100 points.
"Like one's first love, one never forgets their first vintage. In this case, it was a wine from an exceptional harvest when everything went for the best. It did not rain much, there were great temperature variations between day and night and the raisinating phase was excellent in a cold and dry climate. The result today is a wine with a clear, garnet color and evolved aromas with notes of tar, licorice and leather as well as a hint of black cherry preserved in spirits. The mouthfeel is taut, almost youthful, with an excellent, refreshing acidity and silky tannins."
yr. 2005 Doctorwine:
95 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle" from the vintage 2005 on 01.10.2014 with 95 of 100 points.
"A cool but regular growing season with little rain, similar to 1995. Here the color is an intense and bright garnet and the aromas are complex, very Burgundy-esque, defined, with notes of wild strawberry, currant, cassis and spice with some boisé hints in the background. The flavor is delicious with fine, relaxed tannins and an excellent acidity upholding a body that is not enormous but extremely elegant and in no way invasive. The finish is subtle but has an excellent persistence."
yr. 2009 Doctorwine:
95 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle" from the vintage 2009 on 01.10.2014 with 95 of 100 points.
"A good, regular year with important temperature variations during ripening and excellent weather while the grapes raisinated. The color is an intense and youthful ruby-garnet while the aroma is obviously fruity due to the wine extreme youth. There are scents of prune, raspberry, cassis and black cherry preserved in spirits. The tannins are initially rough in the mouthfeel but are certain to settle in the future, while the body is excellent, refreshed by an excellent acidity and a warm, wrapping and very long finish."
yr. 1999 Doctorwine:
94 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle" from the vintage 1999 on 01.10.2014 with 94 of 100 points.
"The weather was fairly good this year although harvest came a bit late, beginning around October 10. The climate was also excellent while the grapes were drying out, cold and dry. Here the color is an intense and bright garnet which becomes brick-red on the edge. The attack of the aroma is almost Burgundy-like with scents of wild strawberry and currant, also in gelatin form, followed by some evident notes of alcohol and those of canned peaches together with some balsamic accents. The mouthfeel is very balanced with an excellent, refreshing and well-integrated acidity, hints of tannins and an elegant and persistent finish."
yr. 1997 Doctorwine:
93 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle" from the vintage 1997 on 01.10.2014 with 93 of 100 points.
"A hot, regular year with favorable temperature variations while the grapes were ripening and a slightly early harvest, between the end of September and the beginning of October. The wine has a bright and nicely intense garnet color which on the edge veers towards an antique pink. The bouquet is intense, heady and penetrating with a light boisé note and scents of cherries preserved in spirits and licorice accents. The mouthfeel is full-bodied, rich and yet nicely balanced by the acidity and pronounced tannins that are almost youthful. The finish is warm and persistent."
yr. 2007 Doctorwine:
93 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle" from the vintage 2007 on 01.10.2014 with 93 of 100 points.
"The weather this year was more 'southern' with harvest starting October 5, similar to 1997. This has a bright and intense garnet color and the bouquet is very fruity with clear scents of raspberry, black cherry, also in alcohol, red prunes and a jammy note from raisinated grapes. The mouthfeel has a lot of body and is warm, rich and bold with tannins held in check by the alcohol/sugar component, a good acidity and a very persistent finish."
yr. 2002 Doctorwine:
90 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle" from the vintage 2002 on 01.10.2014 with 90 of 100 points.
"A growing season of alternating rainy and sunny days until conditions improved in late September which allowed for near-perfect conditions to raisinate the grapes and this saved the vintage. The color is a bright garnet with an antique pink edge. The aroma here is a little fruitier and simpler than the other versions but is still immediate and enjoyable with notes of raspberry and yellow peach while those of alcohol are more like those of a wine than a 'passito'. The mouthfeel is warm and balanced with just hints of tannins and a nice acidity making it almost easy to drink."
yr. 2004 Doctorwine:
87 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle" from the vintage 2004 on 01.10.2014 with 87 of 100 points.
"An abundant harvest, not too hot, with picking delayed to October 20 due to the rain that month. The color is a bright and compact garnet, while the aroma is a bit simple, intense and heady with scents of fruit preserved in spirits, some sweet wood and nothing else. The mouthfeel is a little diluted with gritty and somewhat aggressive tannins and a long but monotonous finish."
yr. 2010 Gilbert & Gaillard:
93 of 100 Points.
"Gilbert & Gaillard" has rated the wine "Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle" from the vintage 2010 on 01.07.2014 with 93 of 100 points.
"Brilliant ruby. Intense, rich and elegant nose of forest fruit jam, morello cherries in brandy, mushroom, graphite, a charred touch of cocoa and coffee. Lush, coherent palate. Massive yet mellow and silky tannin framework. Long, mineral-driven finish."
yr. 2009 Gilbert & Gaillard:
93 of 100 Points.
"Gilbert & Gaillard" has rated the wine "Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle" from the vintage 2009 on 01.06.2013 with 93 of 100 points.
"Intense ruby. Evolved, warm nose recalling prune, herbs and a touch of peppermint. Full palate with a wonderful structure and peppery accents. The tannins are dense and well-integrated. A wine that is profound and long."
yr. 2007 Gilbert & Gaillard:
95 of 100 Points.
"Gilbert & Gaillard" has rated the wine "Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle" from the vintage 2007 on 01.06.2011 with 95 of 100 points.
"Ruby-red. Fresh nose of ripe cherry, spices and pleasant balsamic notes. Fresh, savoury, spicy palate. Lovely harmonious balance between the mineral notes, liquorice and red fruit. Well-integrated tannins. An elegant, noble wine."
yr. 2005 Falstaff:
93 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle" from the vintage 2005 on 01.07.2010 with 93 of 100 points.
"Sattes dunkles Rubingranat. Überaus kompakte und klare Frucht, nach Himbeeren, eingelegten Kirschen und feinen Gewürznelken. Zeigt sich am Gaumen überaus saftig, viel reife Kirsche und Zwetschke, entfaltet sich mit kernigem, dichtmaschigem Tannin, funkelt, sehr langer Nachhall."
yr. 2005 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle" from the vintage 2005 on 01.02.2010 with 17 of 20 points.
"Nino Negri war die erste Kellerei des Veltlin, so will es die Legende, die Sfursat aus natürlich angetrockneten Trauben gekeltert hat, die Ende Jänner abgepresst werden: In der Nase duftet er nach Pflaumenconfit, Tabak und Nougat; am Gaumen rassig, mit viel Charakter, perfektem Tannin, viel Fülle und Schliff bis in den lecker-saftigen Kirschconfit-Abgang. Sfursat at it´s best."
yr. 2003 Falstaff:
91 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle" from the vintage 2003 on 01.07.2006 with 91 of 100 points.
"Sattes, dunkles Granatrot; kompakte und intensive Nase mit ausgeprägten Noten nach reifen Waldhimbeeren, etwas Zimt, leichte Tabaknoten; präsentiert sich am Gaumen mit sehr dichtem Tannin, straff und kernig, dann viel süße Beerenfrucht, baut sich Schicht um Schicht auf, im Finale viel Holztannin, wird da leider etwas rau."
yr. 2016 Wine Spectator:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Nino Negri Sfursat 5 Stelle" from the vintage 2016 on 01.04.2020 with 94 of 100 points.
