Nebbiolo

"The place where the Nebbiolo grape challenges the mountains. Slopes of dizzying steepness, harsh soils, and interminable stretches of stone walls which make the Valtellina Italy’s the largest terraced viticultural area. A wine, a grape variety, and a territory narrated through its historic sub-zones (Inferno, Grumello, Maroggia, Sassella e Valgella)". Alessandro Masnaghetti

Finish: printed on both sides, with numerous background information on areas, heights, extent, variety of grape varieties, production details and Google Earth coordinates

Size: DIN A4 or 59 x 84 cm (opened)

Alessandro Masnaghetti is a very old stone of the Italian wine industry. The journalist has worked for renowned publications such as Guido Vini d'Italia L'Espresso and the renowned wine guide by Luigi Veronelli. He has also published numerous articles and tasting reports, for example in the New York Times and the Revue du Vin de France.

Alessandro, in close cooperation with the land registries and consortiums of the most famous wine-growing regions, has been publishing for several years the cartographic work of the most important wine regions in Italy, which is probably unique to this day and which brings new insights to even the most widely travelled, well-read and wine-loving connoisseur of Italy. A must for all lovers of Italian wines who want to experience and experience the true diversity and strength of the Italian wine world, right down to the smallest individual location of the respective appellation, apart from the usual standard mush. SUPERIORE.DE

Valtellina Superiore Quadrio 2020 is an attractive entry-level offering into the great world of Nino Negri. Sweet macerated cherry, spices, leather, tobacco and a hint of orange peel give this medium-bodied wine many nuances that match its understated, medium-bodied personality. The tannins are wonderfully harmonious, with an elegant, very pleasant bitter note on the long final.

Elegant Nebbiolo from the Langhe, not hyper-concentrated, but endowed with a wonderful clarity: Fine, warm, harmonious, with ripe fruit and aromas of dark berries, herbs and vanilla. Racy, persistent finish with well-proportioned, fresh acidity and firm tannin. SUPERIORE.DE

Full-bodied, appealing interpretation of the grape variety. A colourful potpourri of dried berries, violets, chocolate and hints of fresh tar on the nose. Firm on the palate, the well-structured tannins guide this savoury wine into a tasty, long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fresh Nebbiolo, offering bright raspberry-like fruit and a tinge of fresh oak. Medium-bodied, the oak is blended well into the mix and the tannins show some abrasive character only at the end." James Suckling

The Nebbiolo grapes for the Inferno Superiore come from the Calvario, Sopragironi, Sottogironi and Ca Rossa subzones. They grow there in southern exposure on terraced slopes on poor, sandy soils. Rich, bright carmine red. Interesting aroma spectrum of spices, wild berries, liquorice and mint. Very harmonious on the palate, the tannin very well integrated and the Nebbiolo fruit and acid component present until the respectable finish. SUPERIORE.DE

The geological origins of the soil date back to the time when African and European plates collided, creating the Alps. The diversity of the terroir lends minerality and elegance to this white-pressed Nebbiolo rarity. straw yellow with golden reflections. Lush bouquet of green apple, citrus fruits, honey and toasted bread. Dry and fresh on the palate, this unusual white provides a lot of drinking pleasure, rounded off by a fine minerality in the complex finish. Be sure to aerate! SUPERIORE.DE

A Nebbiolo for purists. Pine resin, dried fruit and ethereal spices on the nose. On the palate, we find sweet plums, lots of juicy cherries and cassis, as well as robust tannins and a fine mineral acidity. This wine calls for a strong food companion and is a great pleasure in this combination! SUPERIORE.DE

Light copper pink. Delicate aromas of rose petals, candied cherry, citrus and traces of damp earth. Multi-layered on the palate of cherry, red currant, white pepper. Everything is underpinned by a beautiful minerality and crisp acidity. The interesting finish brings out notes of orange and ginger. All in all, a serious rosato of highly engaging character. SUPERIORE.DE

"This shows notes of pink cherries, citrus peel and dried roses. Medium- to full-bodied, round and creamy with delicious fruit and a flavorful finish." James Suckling

"Mazér" is a dialect word from Valtellina and means "noble", an apt description of the character of this wine. It is a Valtellina Superiore and the quintessence of the experience that Nino Negri has gained since 1897 in the production of the Chiavennasca grape (Nebbiolo). A small part of the Nebbiolo grapes is dried for a few days - concentrating the grape juice - and then mixed with the rest of the grape mass.

A pure bouquet of red fruit with a hint of tobacco, hints of mineral notes on the palate and fine tannins, perfectly integrated into an appealing acidity structure. A very authentic, classic and full-bodied wine with an Alpine character. SUPERIORE.DE

Cristina Scarpellini's remarkable entry-level wine opens compactly with aromas of wild berries, violets, gravel, liquorice and some flint. The palate is bright and straightforward, with alpine strawberry, star anise and a hint of botanical herbs. The lively acidity and its gripping tannin make it a perfect food companion. SUPERIORE.DE

The concept is as simple as it is ingenious: Christoph Künzli wanted to create a Nebbiolo that is fresh and easy to drink, whose beguiling sweetness and richness is convincing right up to the last sip and which nevertheless represents the Alto Piemonte in a typical and unmistakable way. The convincing result is fresh, with a rich bouquet of berries and flowers, crisp and velvety in the mouth. Be sure to enjoy it a little cooler and you will be surprised how quickly the bottle is empty! SUPERIORE.DE

"Le Piane’s 2022 Nebbiolo is a rich, heady wine, but it has found a way to maintain freshness and verve. It is one of the most refined and complete 2022s I tasted for this report. It’s a big wine for sure, yet all the elements are so well balanced. Sweet red/purplish fruit, orange peel, mint and crushed flowers linger on the deep, satisfying finish." Vinous

"Le Tense" is made from grapes that come exclusively from the Sassella DOCG subzone. During the Swiss rule (1512 - 1797), the best vineyards were "secured" by armed guards and this is how it got its name. They thus became probably the most famous vineyards of the appellation. The selection of the vines produces a wine that expresses the character of the soil: ancient stones and rocks that represent the terroir of Sassella. Nebbiolo from Sassella produces elegant aromas and delicate, harmonious flavours that are typical of Valtellina's alpine reds.

Silky and polished with wild berries, blueberries, bitter almond, crushed rock, ash and mild spice. It has all those ethereal and finely balanced flavours of a Valtellina nebbiolo, but they are presented in a slightly more direct and approachable way. The firm tannins are enveloped by a beautiful fruit, and the medium-length finish fades out harmoniously. A beautiful wine from the far north of Lombardy. SUPERIORE.DE

The extremely elegant Langhe Nebbiolo from Pio Cesare is a nuanced, bright wine. Fruits, orange peel, spices and flowers on the nose. On the palate, beautifully round and full of energy with good potential. SUPERIORE.DE

Ruby red with orange reflections, elegant bouquet of spices and liquorice. Silky, warm with sweet tannin on the palate, then ripe fruit and a hint of vanilla on the palate. A serious, powerful and well-structured Nebbiolo. SUPERIORE.DE

"Striking a balance between ripe cherry, strawberry and floral flavors and a supple texture, this red is supported by a firm structure, lingering with earth and eucalyptus accents." Wine Spectator

"Fresh and creamy, with linear tannins and dried-strawberry, orange-peel and cedar undertones. Light and fine tannins. Drink now." James Suckling

Sweet, ripe cherry and berry fruits are underlined by notes of liquorice and mint in this straightforward red wine. The fruit is fused with a layer of dusty tannins, and the wine finishes with a lively feel, leaving you wanting more. Tovasacco is an old-school Nebbiolo, and that's exactly why it's so good. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright and fruity nose of raspberries, rose hips, strawberries and lemons. It’s medium-bodied, zesty and clear, with very fine tannins and a crisp finish." James Suckling

Don't be surprised: This expressive, fresh red could also be a rosé. This serious fun-maker is a wonderfully refreshing yet extremely flavoursome Nebbiolo with an expressive bouquet of crushed raspberries and strawberries, making it an ideal food companion or "just" spring or summer wine that can easily be enjoyed on its own. Very electrifying and a real pleasure to drink! SUPERIORE.DE

The Nebbiolo Langhe from Pelissero is a very beautiful wine. Silky flavours, notes of cherries and red cherries develop in this floral, rich, structured and medium-bodied red. Like all Pelissero wines, the Nebbiolo has plenty of flavour intensity and depth. The darker side of the grape variety comes to the fore here - with notes of liquorice, smoke, tobacco and cedar wood that lend it complexity. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Langhe Nebbiolo is a powerful, heady wine. This is far from an easygoing Nebbiolo. It offers fine persistence, but also tannins that are pretty imposing for a wine made for early drinking, The Pelissero Langhe Nebbiolo is made from young vines in Barbaresco." Vinous

Montegrilli, a pure Nebbiolo, exudes wonderful, powerful fruit aromas in its fragrance and on the palate, plus a little rose petal with a hint of vanilla. A delicious wine between tradition and modernity with the typical elegance of Cogno wines. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Langhe Nebbiolo Montegrilli is a powerful, intense wine for the dinner table. Crushed red berry fruit, spices, dried flowers and hints of whole grape add complexity, with firm tannins giving the wine its serious structure." Vinous

"Ruby red. Intense bouquet of violets and roses, with the typical freshness of red fruits. Delicate, fine, elegant taste, with character, dynamic and quite silky tannins." Falstaff

"This wine is energetic, with aromas of tart cherries, strawberries, roses and savory spices that jump out of the glass. The palate is fresh, fruit forward and well balanced. Superfine tannins and refreshing acidity create a delicious finish." Wine Enthusiast

"This is a beautiful wine that is bright, powerful, acidic, lively and fruity all at once. The Elvio Cogno 2021 Langhe Nebbiolo Montegrilli does its best to satisfy your needs for easy drinking. The wine finishes with an elegant hint of gravel. You get excellent value with this vintage of Montegrilli." Wine Advocate

Excellent Langhe Nebbiolo. Garnet red in colour, with a pronounced aroma of ripe cherries, raspberries, dried rose petals and wild berries. The very juicy yet cool and elegant flavour shows silky yet solid flanking tannins and harmonious acidity. A profound red with plenty of persistence. SUPERIORE.DE

"The G.D. Vajra 2022 Langhe Nebbiolo has so much bright freshness and primary intensity. This is a lovely entry-level wine and one that I warmly recommend to lovers of Nebbiolo who are also conscious of price. The wine sings from the glass with violet, sour cherry, raspberry, bitter almond and rose hip. There is a very ruby-colored, almost grenadine-like quality as well." Wine Advocate

Occhetti is a round, elegant and powerful Nebbiolo Cru from Prunotto. Intense crimson red with garnet reflections, a hint of raspberry and diverse other aromas on the nose, dense and harmonious on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

Clear, precise Nebbiolo with a bouquet of ripe cherries and subtle notes of tobacco. Polished on the palate, expansive and with silky tannin, the juicy fruit is straightforward and long. Pure and sophisticated drinking pleasure! SUPERIORE.DE

This Nebbiolo from the Langhe comes from all over the region and from a combination of different soil types. It is fermented in concrete to preserve freshness before maturing in large oak barrels for five months. On the nose, it has ripe, vanilla-scented hedgerow fruits with a fresh, crisp aroma of sweet cherries. On the palate, it shows impressive intensity and plenty of playful acidity. The dark fruit flavours are carried by a smooth texture and the spice nuances are fragrant and exotic. An excellent wine for early enjoyment and of great quality. SUPERIORE.DE