About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The grass-covered vineyards face south-east at 350–400 metres. The 2024 yield was 50 hl/ha.
Grapes
100% Chiavennasca, the local name for Nebbiolo.
Vinification
The 2024 fruit was harvested on 5 October and macerated for 106 days in 50 hl wooden vats.
Ageing
The 2024 matured for six months in 50 hl vats and casks, followed by passages through cement and bottle.
Technical data
The 2024 has 12.5% alcohol. Production comprised 59,158 standard bottles, 1,397 magnums and 166 double magnums.
Tasting profile
A youthful, energetic expression of Alpine Nebbiolo, combining tonic drive with modern elegance. It was conceived as a free-spirited wine intended to show its value while young rather than through extended ageing.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 15°C in a balloon-shaped glass.
Label / history
Rosso di Valtellina was created in the torrid 2003 season. The grapes were not considered suited to long-ageing wines, yet the work required to grow them made selling them off equally unsatisfactory. The solution was a wine designed to be enjoyed in its youth. Its character is compared with a youthful Bach performing a solo-violin prelude: outwardly delicate but technically assured, original and continually surprising. At Vinitaly 2014 it reached the top of the first Italian PopWine ranking.
