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Valtellina Rosso (Rosso di Valtellina) DOC

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IL PROGETTODOCVALTELLINA ROSSO (ROSSO DI VALTELLINA)AAIT52406000Denominazione di Origine Controllata

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The entry level of Valtellina Nebbiolo, from younger vines or lower terraces and released after six months rather than two years. It's pale, light-bodied mountain Nebbiolo with sour cherry, cranberry, dried rose, alpine herbs and a chalky, fine tannin, ready to drink young and often served slightly cool with pizzoccheri. Think of it as the Langhe Nebbiolo of the Alps, and a cheap way to taste the zone. Ar.Pe.Pe., Nino Negri, Rainoldi and Sandro Fay all make one.

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Bottles I'm chasing

  • Ar.Pe.Pe.

    Rosso di Valtellina

    The cult estate's young wine; sour cherry, rose, wet stone, fine tannin, a great introduction.

    $28 to $35Wine-Searcher
  • Sandro Fay

    Rosso di Valtellina Tei

    Light, floral Nebbiolo with raspberry and herbs, made for early drinking.

    $20 to $25Wine-Searcher
  • Nino Negri

    Rosso di Valtellina

    Frederick Wildman import from the biggest house; simple, cherry-driven, easy to find.

    $18 to $24Wine-Searcher