This is a large-auditorium college intro class in Valtellina Nebbiolo. (In contrast to a graduate seminar led by Professor Marsetti or Professor Ar.Pe.Pe.) Loads of dried cherry fruit and winey old barrel scents on the nose. A bit of faded rose petals and stone. The light color looks fairly advanced. The palate is openly fruited initially, but has a bit of a tannic clench at the end. So the balance to be struck is drinking while the fruit is so nice but waiting to see if the tannins drop and soften. Not a long term project. Enjoy over the next few years would be my take, but I tend to favor things on the younger side.
This is a large-auditorium college intro class in Valtellina Nebbiolo. (In contrast to a graduate seminar led by Professor Marsetti or Professor Ar.Pe.Pe.) Loads of dried cherry fruit and winey old barrel scents on the nose. A bit of faded rose petals and stone. The light color looks fairly advanced. The palate is openly fruited initially, but has a bit of a tannic clench at the end. So the balance to be struck is drinking while the fruit is so nice but waiting to see if the tannins drop and soften. Not a long term project. Enjoy over the next few years would be my take, but I tend to favor things on the younger side.
Oct 21st, 2025
Rose petals and a touch of tart dried cherry 🍒🌹 Could go a few more years but I think it’s best now. (6 year mark for the 2013.) One complaint is that it could use more acidity.
Rose petals and a touch of tart dried cherry 🍒🌹 Could go a few more years but I think it’s best now. (6 year mark for the 2013.) One complaint is that it could use more acidity.
Sep 8th, 2019
Nose isn’t that open right now, but plenty of dried cherry, strawberry, rose on the palate // nice med+ lift of acidity
Nose isn’t that open right now, but plenty of dried cherry, strawberry, rose on the palate // nice med+ lift of acidity
Nov 15th, 2018
Nino Negri Inferno Valtellina Superiore 1974....fully mature and hangin' in there.
Nino Negri Inferno Valtellina Superiore 1974....fully mature and hangin' in there.
1 person found it helpfulSep 2nd, 2015
This is a very good buy, with much the same profile and proportion as Barolo. It misses a little bit on complexity and length, but overall a good potential companion for grilled meats. Given its tannin structure this may also be a cellar candidate.
This is a very good buy, with much the same profile and proportion as Barolo. It misses a little bit on complexity and length, but overall a good potential companion for grilled meats. Given its tannin structure this may also be a cellar candidate.
1 person found it helpfulAug 14th, 2015
In Lecco with Andrea and Chiara!
In Lecco with Andrea and Chiara!
1 person found it helpfulJun 14th, 2013
Barely alive
Oct 29th, 2016
2011
May 10th, 2016
Love Nebbiolo from this area.
Love Nebbiolo from this area.
May 10th, 2016
The other face of Nebbiolo
The other face of Nebbiolo
May 9th, 2016
Valtellina, Sondrio, Lombardia, Italy
