Valtellina Superiore DOCG
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Alpine Nebbiolo from dry-stone terraces at up to 800 meters, lighter and more perfumed than Barolo. Expect pale garnet, sour cherry, dried rose, alpine herbs, wet stone and a hint of tar, with fine-grained tannin and mountain acidity that keeps it lively for two decades. The five subzones give slight differences: Sassella firmest, Grumello softest, Inferno warmest, Valgella most floral. Ar.Pe.Pe. is the cult name; Nino Negri, Rainoldi and Sandro Fay are the reliable ones.
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Nino Negri
Valtellina Superiore Inferno Mazer
Frederick Wildman import, easy to find; sour cherry, tar, dried herbs, medium body, firm but fine tannin.
$28 to $38Wine-SearcherAr.Pe.Pe.
Valtellina Superiore Sassella Stella Retica
The cult traditionalist; long cask aging, dried rose, orange peel, wet stone, needs air.
$55 to $70Wine-SearcherSandro Fay
Valtellina Superiore Valgella Costa Bassa
Perfumed, floral Valgella with raspberry and alpine herbs; a great mid-priced introduction.
$30 to $40Wine-Searcher
| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nino Negri | Valtellina Superiore Inferno Mazer Frederick Wildman import, easy to find; sour cherry, tar, dried herbs, medium body, firm but fine tannin. | $28 to $38 | Wine-Searcher |
| Ar.Pe.Pe. | Valtellina Superiore Sassella Stella Retica The cult traditionalist; long cask aging, dried rose, orange peel, wet stone, needs air. | $55 to $70 | Wine-Searcher |
| Sandro Fay | Valtellina Superiore Valgella Costa Bassa Perfumed, floral Valgella with raspberry and alpine herbs; a great mid-priced introduction. | $30 to $40 | Wine-Searcher |