Valtellina, Sondrio

Rainoldi

Grumello Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo Blend 2019

A very soft, open, and friendly rendition. Nose has sweet cherry juice, and very clean crushed stone dust. A subtle note of new leather. Velvet textured and flowing in the mouth, it’s lean but not in an austere way. Equal parts bright cherry fruit and crushed rock. Bone dry, with good acids. A bit if soft chalky tannin in the finish. Not one to age, I’d drink this over the next few years.

UPDATE: On night 2, this has tightened up a bit and is showing more structure and complexity. Upping from 8.8 to 8.9. Give this some air.
— 22 days ago

Severn, Brian and 14 others liked this

Nino Negri

Sfursat Valtellina Nebbiolo 2017

PM
9.5

I like everything about this sfursat. Except hard to find! — a month ago

Cantina Ar.Pe.Pe.

Fiamme Antiche Inferno Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 2017

Ticks all the boxes. Intensely perfumed, tars, tobacco, leather, red/brown fruits, earth.
The Palate rewards with a luscious mouthfeel that’s neither heavy nor light, finishes long, lots of earth and mineral.
The wines are so rewarding.
Thanks@ FassSelections
— 2 months ago

Sarah B
with Sarah
Byron, Andrew and 7 others liked this

Balgera

Valgella Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 1999

Slightly oxidized but loads of fruit still, strawberry and raspberry a bit of clove. Clean and silky texture. Not quite what it was 5 years ago — 6 days ago

Cantina Ar.Pe.Pe.

Riserva Buon Consiglio Grumello Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 2007

Originally tasted back to back from Rosso to Rocca de Piro then this. This time had it with ‘16 Barolo, interesting to see how much they’re different from each other given the fact that both are from Nebbiolo. Slightly lighter than Barolo but more lively and energetic, notes of cherry and fresh oak with gentle smokiness. Absolutely enjoyed it! — 2 months ago

Ira, Severn and 6 others liked this

Cantina Ar.Pe.Pe.

Riserva Vigna Regina Sassella Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 2001

Enjoyed over 3-4 hours. Long, fine tannins. Dark fruit and tobacco. Begs for beef bourguinon — 10 days ago

Alfio Mozzi

Grisone Sassella Valtellina Superiore Chiavennasca 2015

Light body, deep flavor. Earthy and savory, with tobacco and a core of dark cherry, lively with slightly sticky tannin. Yum! — a month ago

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Cantina Ar.Pe.Pe.

Stella Retica Sassella Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 2015

2015 | Nebbiolo
Cantina AR.PE.PE; Stella Retica, Valtellina Superiore
Lombardy; Valtellina, Sassella, Italy
(92-94; Drink 2025-35)
— 2 months ago

Peter, Andrew and 33 others liked this