Valtellina is a wine region of Lombardy, Italy.
The vineyards are given over to Nebbiolo.
Vines root into alluvial, free-draining and gravel.
The climate is continental, running alpine and wide diurnal swing.
The vineyards themselves read as riverside, slopes and steep sites.
Red wine, dry red wine and fortified wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows light to medium body and powerful.
Quality is codified by the DOC and the DOCG, which is worth reading off the label.
The named areas within are Sforzato di Valtellina and Valtellina Superiore.
Producers worth knowing include Ar.Pe.Pe. and Nino Negri.
Pour them alongside game meat, truffle dishes and aged cheeses.
Keeps for 5 to 15 years.
In the glass.
Rosso di valtellina: Light to medium body.
Sforzato di valtellina: Powerful.
Grapes planted here.
Classifications.
- DOC
- DOCG
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- Aldo Rainoldi Fruttaio Ca'Rizzieri, Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG, Italy
- Ar.Pe.Pe. 'Il Pettirosso', Valtellina Superiore DOCG, Italy
- Ar.Pe.Pe. Buon Consiglio Riserva, Valtellina Superiore Grumello DOCG, Italy
- Ar.Pe.Pe. Fiamme Antiche Riserva, Valtellina Superiore Inferno DOCG, Italy
- Ar.Pe.Pe. Grumello Rocca de Piro Riserva, Valtellina Superiore Grumello DOCG, Italy
- Ar.Pe.Pe. Grumello Sant' Antonio Riserva, Valtellina Superiore Grumello DOCG, Italy
- Ar.Pe.Pe. Rocce Rosse Riserva, Valtellina Superiore Sassella DOCG, Italy
- Ar.Pe.Pe. Rosso di Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy
At the table.
- game meat
- truffle dishes
- aged cheeses
Serving and cellaring.
- Keeps for 5 to 15 years.
Inside the region.
Nearby regions.
Valtellina: common questions
01.What grapes is Valtellina known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Valtellina make?+
03.Where is Valtellina?+
04.What food goes with Valtellina wine?+
05.How long does Valtellina wine age?+
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