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“Quadrio” Valtellina Superiore DOCG 2020
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. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 18 months wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2028+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 28,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,25 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,75 g/l
- Sulfite: 42 mg/l
- pH value: 3,55
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Nebbiolo Inferno Valtellina Superiore DOCG 2020
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
read more- Grape Varieties: 95% Nebbiolo, 5% Pignola and Merlot
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 50/50 wooden barrel/barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2028+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,57 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,79 g/l
- Sulfite: 63 mg/l
- pH value: 3,50
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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Nebbiolo Bianco Alpi Retiche IGT 2022
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
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 8 months barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 11,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 23,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,92 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,50 g/l
- Sulfite: 51 mg/l
- pH value: 3,34
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Mazér” Valtellina Superiore DOCG 2020
"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
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12 months each 50/50 wood barrel/barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2029+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
roasted red meat, lamb, game, mature cheeses - Total extract: 29,87 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,55 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,76 g/l
- Sulfite: 55 mg/l
- pH value: 3,48
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Nettare” Rosso di Valtellina DOC 2021
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
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 6 months cement tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2027+
- Closure: Diam
- Food recommendations
starters, white meat, young cheese - Total extract: 25,80 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,03 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,22 g/l
- Sulfite: 65 mg/l
- pH value: 3,52
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Le Tense” Sassella Valtellina Superiore DOCG 2020
"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
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12 months each 50/50 wood barrel/barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2030+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
roasted red meat, lamb, kid, game, mature cheeses - Total extract: 28,95 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,62 g/l
- Sulfite: 58 mg/l
- pH value: 3,46
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Ca' Brione” Alpi Retiche IGT 2022
Ca' Brione is Nino Negri's top white wine and was first produced in 1986. The geological origins of the soil go back to the time when the African and European plates collided, forming the Alps. The rock diversity that resulted gives the wine minerality and elegance.
Fresh yellow with greenish reflections. Balsamic, elegant, slightly reductive bouquet with hints of apple, pear and spices, delicate nuances of strawberries and almond blossom. Deep and rich on the palate, yet fresh and harmonious, with an elegant, very pleasant bitter note on the long final and a fresh acidity paired with minerality. For us, Ca' Brione is one of the greatest white wines in Italy! SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Varieties: 30% Sauvignon, 30% Chardonnay, 30% Incrocio Manzoni, 10% Nebbiolo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 3/6 months stainless steel on fine yeast/barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 10‑12 °C
- Storage potential: 2028+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
raw fish, crustaceans, delicate cold cuts, goat meat, young cheeses - Total extract: 23,61 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,05 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,69 g/l
- Sulfite: 48 mg/l
- pH value: 3,35
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Carlo Negri” Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG 2019
The grapes for Carluccio "Carlo" Negri, named after the winery's authoritative pioneer, come from vineyards in the DOC and DOCG areas of Valtellina on the slopes of the Rhaetian Alps along the right bank of the Adda River. The sfursat, world-famous for the region, is produced by the natural drying of the grapes, favoured by the cool and dry winds from the mountains. In the "fruttaio", the fruit shed, they lose almost 30% of their weight during this process. The result is therefore a unique Nebbiolo: rich and intense, with the typical mineral and fresh character of Alpine wines.
Medium ruby red. Concentrated, complex bouquet with notes of ripe berry fruits, cyclamen and spices like black pepper and cinnamon. Dry on the palate, with beautiful dark primary fruit with firm tannins that are tart when young. Further on, full-bodied, persistent, with a long finish and subtle hints of cloves and liquorice. Harmonious, too, its fresh acidity, which will make it vibrant and exciting, especially after further years of ageing, one of the best wines of the appellation. SUPERIORE.DE
"A energetic Valtellina with cherry and floral aromas and flavors that are highlighted with hints of vanilla and bitter citrus. Full-bodied with round tannins that are soft and velvety and plenty of ripe fruit that remains fresh, focused and intense." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12‑18 months wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 16,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2033+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 33,00 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,03 g/l
- Residual sugar: 3,71 g/l
- Sulfite: 82 mg/l
- pH value: 3,61
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Incanto” Sassella Valtellina Superiore DOCG 2019
This smooth and immensely polished Valtellina Superiore comes from Sassella, one of the most famous villages of the Valtellina appellation on the north bank of the Adda River. Radiant ruby red. Camphor, wild roses, wild berries and hints of graphite and vanilla are the main protagonists of this fragrant red wine. Straightforward and elegantly structured, it shows red cherry, pomegranate and liquorice on the palate, accompanied by present but fine tannins. The lively acidity provides the necessary momentum, including further ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE
"Savory, earthy wet leaves, cranberries and iron on the nose. A very svelte, nimble nebbiolo with elegant berries and a linear palate. Silky and supple tannins for a nebbiolo." James Suckling
"Packaged with a green label, the Tenuta Scerscé 2019 Valtellina Superiore Sassella Nebbiolo Incanto shows fine–tuned aromas of forest berry, blue flower, wild rose and candied orange peel. This is a pure and elegant wine with a firm and silky texture. It would pair nicely with an oven–roasted chicken and potatoes." Wine Advocate
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 27 months 50 hl tonneau
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2032+
- Closure: natural corks
- Food recommendations
game and roasts, primi piatti with sauces, mature hard cheese - Total extract: 25,50 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,50 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,22 g/l
- Sulfite: 62 mg/l
- pH value: 3,48
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Vigna Sassorosso” Grumello Valtellina Superiore DOCG 2019
The "Sassorosso" vineyard is located on a rocky promontory that is separated from the rest of the mountain and has been almost completely eroded by the glacier over the centuries. It is visually distinguished by the unmistakable red colour of the ferruginous inclusions in the rock. The overlying shallow soil layer consists of clay and sand and lies on friable, metamorphic rock into which the roots can penetrate. The unmistakably elegant and mineral character of the terroir is thus particularly strongly expressed in this Nebbiolo.
Bright, transparent ruby red with a fine garnet hue. On the nose, small red fruits such as blackberry, redcurrant, cherry and raspberry complemented by fresh, floral notes of violets and roses. The palate is dense with a very tasty attack, silky tannins and a seemingly endless finish. A wine of great austerity and purity with considerable ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE
"Aromas of cut plum, red liquorice, roasted thyme and hibiscus. Medium-bodied with velvety tannins. Straightforward with real freshness and juicy red fruits." James Suckling
"The 2019 Grumello Sassorosso is a potent wine laced with strong mineral and savory notes that lend nuance as well as energy. Sweet dried cherry, crushed rocks, sage, mint and pipe tobacco open in the bouquet, but the Sassorosso remains a bit stern and unyielding in feel." Vinous
"Spicy at first, with notes of tarry smoke, loamy earth and grilled herbs evolving into a more subtle thread that winds through flavours of plum sauce, cherry reduction, anise and graphite. Long and slightly juicy overall, with a creamy edge to the otherwise chewy tannins that firm up the spicy finish." Wine Spectator
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 50/50 wooden barrel/barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2033+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
pasta dishes, white and red meats and medium‑ripe cheeses - Total extract: 28,78 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,75 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,55 g/l
- Sulfite: 36 mg/l
- pH value: 3,49
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Vigna Ca' Guicciardi” Inferno Valtellina Superiore DOCG 2019
The vineyard "Ca' Guicciardi" got its name from the farmhouse that lies in its centre. The single vineyard site is characterised by small, very steep valleys. Remarkable rock faces alternate with terraces supported by some of the highest dry stone walls in the Valtellina. The particular colour of the rock, which tends towards a quartz-like white, greatly enhances the power of the sun and results in higher temperatures and more light here than in other parts of the valley.
Vigna Ca' Guicciardi has an intense, bright ruby red colour, pronounced aromas of ripe red fruits with predominant notes of black cherry, currant, spices, with hints of liquorice, cloves and cinnamon in the background. Soft and full in the mouth, without appearing broad and denying its alpine origins. One cannot help but compare it to a complex Burgundy, its round tannins and wonderful depth and length round off the experience in a well-proportioned and highly elegant way. SUPERIORE.DE
"Sweet berries and cherries with lemon and orange peel character. Also watermelon. Medium body. Medium round tannins and a creamy finish. Nice texture and flavours." James Suckling
"This mountain red envelops you from the start with aromas of roasted cherries, savory spice and pressed red flowers. The precise and elegant palate serves macerated raspberries balanced by alpine herbs, crushed stones and elegant tannins." Wine Enthusiast
"An elegant red wine with well-integrated mineral nuances, fresh juiciness and a soft texture as well as aromas of wild strawberries, fine tobacco, iron, orange peel and a hint of red liquorice. The well-seasoned finish tempts you to take another sip." Wine Spectator
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12 months tonneau
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2034+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,75 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,35 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,15 g/l
- Sulfite: 39 mg/l
- pH value: 3,55
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Vigna Ca' Guicciardi” Inferno Valtellina Superiore DOCG 2020
The "Ca' Guicciardi" vineyard takes its name from the farmhouse that lies at its centre. The single vineyard is characterised by small, very steep valleys. Impressive rock faces alternate with terraces supported by some of the highest dry stone walls in Valtellina. The special colour of the rock, which tends towards a quartz-like white, considerably enhances the power of the sun and leads to higher temperatures and more light here than in other parts of the valley.
Vigna Ca' Guicciardi has an intense, bright ruby red colour, pronounced aromas of ripe red fruit with predominant notes of black cherry, blackcurrant and spices, with hints of liquorice, cloves and cinnamon in the background. Soft and full on the palate, without appearing broad or denying its Alpine origins. You can't help but compare it to a complex Burgundy, its round tannins and wonderful depth and length round off the experience in a well-proportioned and highly elegant way. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2020 Valtellina Superiore Inferno Ca' Guicciardi shows slightly more ripeness, just a bit, that comes forward with strawberry confit, wilted blue flower, crushed slate and spicy pepper. The Inferno subregion is known for its warmth, hence the name "Inferno." The mouthfeel is polished, lean and smooth." Wine Advocate
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12 months tonneau
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2035+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,71 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,41 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,21 g/l
- Sulfite: 42 mg/l
- pH value: 3,51
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Cristina Scarpellini” Valgella Valtellina Superiore Riserva DOCG 2018
"This is a project with which I still celebrate the beginning of my adventure as a winemaker, which is why this Riserva bears my name. Valgella is the area where my journey, which remains exciting to this day, began, and this wine not only bears my signature, but with its distinguished shyness also pays respect to the steep slopes from which we wrested its fruit."
Bright garnet red. Fine and subtle on the nose, where the initial ferrous mineral notes are replaced by articulate aromas of spices, red rum fruits and coffee. In the mouth it is full-bodied and expansive, ethereal, with a present, sand-blasted tannin structure. Long and juicy as it progresses. It needs at least two more years for the tannins and the oak to integrate perfectly. We are sure: With a little patience, it will reach radiant perfection. It is a wine that rightly bears the name of the winemaker! SUPERIORE.DE
"Some sweet-vanilla notes now to the savory oranges, tar and cranberries. A full-bodied nebbiolo that feels expansive, yet it’s ethereal on the palate with lots of firm, sandblasted tannins. Long and juicy. Needs two years to allow the tannins and the oak to integrate more. Will shine with time." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 12 months barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2033+
- Closure: natural corks
- Food recommendations
game and roasts, feathered game with sauce, fatty fish - Total extract: 26,80 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,36 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,25 g/l
- Sulfite: 68 mg/l
- pH value: 3,49
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Vigna Fracia” Valgella Valtellina Superiore DOCG 2019
The "Fracia" vineyard has belonged to Nino Negri since it was founded in 1897. It lies at the confluence of several alpine valleys and the vegetation in this area is almost Mediterranean with lavender and rosemary. The result is a wine that is flavoursome and flowery with a characteristic, spicy aroma.
Intense ruby red colour with garnet reflections. Complex aromas of dog rose and violets on the nose, which develop into spicy notes such as rosemary and lavender. Dense, rich and with well-structured tannins on the palate. The well-balanced and fresh acidity leads to a long, very flavoursome finish. An alpine red that is already a pleasure to drink, but its complexity and power will really come to the fore with further bottle ageing. SUPERIORE.DE
"Bright, shiny ruby red colour. Elegant hints of honey, rosehip and strawberries on the nose, some sage, peach, cold smoke. Beautifully polished and fresh on the palate, elegant, slightly creamy fruit, delicately flowing, fine pressure on the finish." Falstaff
"Raspberries, damp earth, herbs and orange peel on the nose. Medium-bodied with dusty tannins and an attractive minerality. Firm and persistent. Drink or store." James Suckling
"The Nino Negri 2019 Valtellina Superiore Valgella Vigna Fracia shows a bright ruby red colour, and although the bouquet is not as expressive as some of its peers, it opens slowly with notes of cassis, dried orange peel and sweet nectarine. The bouquet is characterised by red berries, fruit and a hint of wild roses and mountain flowers. It is delicate and light in texture. This wine is packaged in a bottle with a greenish-grey label that reflects the slate soils of Valgella. Give it a little more time in the bottle." Wine Advocate
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12 months tonneau/barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2033+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
ideal with all meat dishes and medium‑ripe cheeses - Total extract: 29,74 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,55 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,52 g/l
- Sulfite: 37 mg/l
- pH value: 3,54
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Infinito” Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG 2018
The grapes for the most classic red wine of the Valtellina are air-dried by the alpine winds for about 2 months after the harvest. Infinito shows a fresh, almost mentholated side of the Nebbiolo grape that adds lift and brightness to the bouquet. Immediately after these spicy herbal notes, the wine dives into the darker fruit of blackcurrant, wild plum and pressed rose. This wine offers an exciting and unexpected array of flavours that highlight its unique personality, which can only be achieved in this form with the Nebbiolo grape in the Italian Alps. As the wine settles on the palate, there is even a subtle sweetness that comes from the appassimento process, rounding it out to a distinctive classic. Be sure to aerate before enjoying! SUPERIORE.DE
"Made with air–dried grapes, the Tenuta Scerscé 2018 Sforzato di Valtellina Nebbiolo Infinito opens to a medium–dark color and moderate fruit weight that feels velvety, rich and open–knit. The sforzato, or appassimento, process brings on extra heft and intensity for sure, but the Nebbiolo grape never loses its inner grace and poise. Aromas of dried rose, wild cherry, plum and sweet earth rise from the bouquet. A pretty layer of cured tobacco gives the wine a more fleshed–out feel on the close." Wine Advocate
"Licorice with sweet, candied strawberries, spice box and creme de cassis. A very flavorful nebbiolo with a brighter palate than the nose, rounded by creamy, dusty tannins in a firm, slightly austere setting." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 12 months tonneau
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 15,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2036+
- Closure: natural corks
- Food recommendations
game and roasts, heavy sauces - Total extract: > 30,00 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,56 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,65 g/l
- Sulfite: 92 mg/l
- pH value: 3,55
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Cinque Stelle” Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG 2020
Outstanding terroir, terrific grape quality and technical mastery in the cellar have made this one of the most highly prized wines! Beguiling aromas of candied cherry fruit with notes of spices and tobacco. Dense on the palate, very concentrated with fabulous fruit sweetness, subtle acidity and fresh tannins. A hedonistic and at the same time very contemporary dream of finesse and elegance that lingers with long and incredibly deep flavours. SUPERIORE.DE
"It has aromas of walnuts, cherries and olives. Some chocolate, orange and cedar. Medium to full-bodied, firm and flavourful, with roasted and firm tannins. Drink or store." James Suckling
"Complex, powerful nose that shows a certain development. Intense flavour, with warming alcohol and strong cherries on the finish." Decanter
"The Nino Negri 2020 Sforzato di Valtellina Sfursat 5 Stelle definitely shows extra power and heat, followed by layers of cherry liqueur, crème de cassis, blood orange and dried apricot. Despite the bigger intensity and fruit profile obtained with the Sforzato method that uses air-dried fruit, the wine is elegant, closing with blue flower and lilac." Wine Advocate
"Still the benchmark for this type, balsamic nose of jammy blackcurrants, juniper berries, pepper leaf and liquorice, salty-spicy, dense and compact mouthfeel, with fruity and undergrowth recognition value and excellent persistence." Luca Gardini
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 16 months barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 15,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2040+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 34,35 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,90 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,59 g/l
- Sulfite: 46 mg/l
- pH value: 3,62
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Cinque Stelle” Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG 2018 · MAGNUM in OWC
Outstanding terroir, terrific quality of the grapes and masterful cellar work made it one of the most highly prized wines! Bewitching aromas of candied cherry fruit with notes of spices and tobacco. On the palate dense, very concentrated with fabulous fruit sweetness, discreet acid structure and fresh tannins. A hedonistic and at the same time very contemporary dream of finesse and elegance that lingers with long and incredibly deep flavours. SUPERIORE.DE
"Aromas of rose, sliced strawberry and roasted thyme. Medium-bodied with driving acidity and very nice concentration. Tense tannins are complemented by an array of well-ripened red berries. Thyme, rosemary and black tea come through. Lovely." James Suckling
"The 2018 Sfursat 5 Stelle is compelling. Macerated dark cherry, leather, herbs and baking spices are nicely pushed forward. Impeccable in its balance and overall harmony, the 2018 looks to offer fine drinking over the near and medium term. It is another terrific wine from Negri that points to a bright future." Vinous
"A sculpted red, with hints of tea rose, dried thyme and spices accenting a core of baked raspberry and blackberry fruit, espresso, licorice and minerally iron and smoke. Featuring firm, lightly chewy tannins, this fresh and tightly meshed version opens nicely in the glass - sip slowly or decant ahead of time." Wine Spectator
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 16 months barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 16,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2040+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 36,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,95 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,65 g/l
- Sulfite: 42 mg/l
- pH value: 3,65
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contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned04013018 · 1,5 l · 83,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping2 units available
“Cinque Stelle” Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG 2021 · MAGNUM in OWC
Outstanding terroir, terrific grape quality and technical mastery in the cellar have made this one of the most highly prized wines! Beguiling aromas of candied cherry fruit with notes of spices and tobacco. Dense on the palate, very concentrated with fabulous fruit sweetness, subtle acidity and fresh tannins. A hedonistic and at the same time very contemporary dream of finesse and elegance that lingers with long and incredibly deep flavours. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 16 months barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 15,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2043+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 32,89 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,89 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,25 g/l
- Sulfite: 48 mg/l
- pH value: 3,57
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stored air-conditioned04013021 · 1,5 l · 86,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping1 unit available
“Vigna Sassorosso” Grumello Valtellina Superiore DOCG 2019 · 6 bottles in OWC
The "Sassorosso" vineyard is located on a rocky promontory that is separated from the rest of the mountain and has been almost completely eroded by the glacier over the centuries. It is visually distinguished by the unmistakable red colour of the ferruginous inclusions in the rock. The overlying shallow soil layer consists of clay and sand and lies on friable, metamorphic rock into which the roots can penetrate. The unmistakably elegant and mineral character of the terroir is thus particularly strongly expressed in this Nebbiolo.
Bright, transparent ruby red with a fine garnet hue. On the nose, small red fruits such as blackberry, redcurrant, cherry and raspberry complemented by fresh, floral notes of violets and roses. The palate is dense with a very tasty attack, silky tannins and a seemingly endless finish. A wine of great austerity and purity with considerable ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE
"Aromas of cut plum, red liquorice, roasted thyme and hibiscus. Medium-bodied with velvety tannins. Straightforward with real freshness and juicy red fruits." James Suckling
"The 2019 Grumello Sassorosso is a potent wine laced with strong mineral and savory notes that lend nuance as well as energy. Sweet dried cherry, crushed rocks, sage, mint and pipe tobacco open in the bouquet, but the Sassorosso remains a bit stern and unyielding in feel." Vinous
"Spicy at first, with notes of tarry smoke, loamy earth and grilled herbs evolving into a more subtle thread that winds through flavours of plum sauce, cherry reduction, anise and graphite. Long and slightly juicy overall, with a creamy edge to the otherwise chewy tannins that firm up the spicy finish." Wine Spectator
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 50/50 wooden barrel/barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2032+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
pasta dishes, white and red meats and medium‑ripe cheeses - Total extract: 28,78 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,75 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,55 g/l
- Sulfite: 36 mg/l
- pH value: 3,49
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stored air-conditioned04013519 · 4,5 l · 44,89 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping1 unit available
“Vigna Ca' Guicciardi” Inferno Valtellina Superiore DOCG 2020 · 6 bottles in OWC
The "Ca' Guicciardi" vineyard takes its name from the farmhouse that lies at its centre. The single vineyard is characterised by small, very steep valleys. Impressive rock faces alternate with terraces supported by some of the highest dry stone walls in Valtellina. The special colour of the rock, which tends towards a quartz-like white, considerably enhances the power of the sun and leads to higher temperatures and more light here than in other parts of the valley.
Vigna Ca' Guicciardi has an intense, bright ruby red colour, pronounced aromas of ripe red fruit with predominant notes of black cherry, blackcurrant and spices, with hints of liquorice, cloves and cinnamon in the background. Soft and full on the palate, without appearing broad or denying its Alpine origins. You can't help but compare it to a complex Burgundy, its round tannins and wonderful depth and length round off the experience in a well-proportioned and highly elegant way. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2020 Valtellina Superiore Inferno Ca' Guicciardi shows slightly more ripeness, just a bit, that comes forward with strawberry confit, wilted blue flower, crushed slate and spicy pepper. The Inferno subregion is known for its warmth, hence the name "Inferno." The mouthfeel is polished, lean and smooth." Wine Advocate
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12 months tonneau
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2035+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 29,71 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,41 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,21 g/l
- Sulfite: 42 mg/l
- pH value: 3,51
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stored air-conditioned04013420 · 4,5 l · 52,89 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping2 units available
“Vigna Fracia” Valgella Valtellina Superiore DOCG 2019 · 6 bottles in OWC
The "Fracia" vineyard has belonged to Nino Negri since it was founded in 1897. It lies at the confluence of several alpine valleys and the vegetation in this area is almost Mediterranean with lavender and rosemary. The result is a wine that is flavoursome and flowery with a characteristic, spicy aroma.
Intense ruby red colour with garnet reflections. Complex aromas of dog rose and violets on the nose, which develop into spicy notes such as rosemary and lavender. Dense, rich and with well-structured tannins on the palate. The well-balanced and fresh acidity leads to a long, very flavoursome finish. An alpine red that is already a pleasure to drink, but its complexity and power will really come to the fore with further bottle ageing. SUPERIORE.DE
"Raspberries, damp earth, herbs and orange peel on the nose. Medium-bodied with dusty tannins and an attractive minerality. Firm and persistent. Drink or store." James Suckling
"The Nino Negri 2019 Valtellina Superiore Valgella Vigna Fracia shows a bright ruby color, and although the bouquet is not as immediately expressive as some of its peers, it does open slowly to cassis, dried orange peel and sweet nectarine. The bouquet is characterized by red berry, orchard fruit and hints of wild rose or mountain flower. It feels delicate and light in texture. This wine is packed in a bottle with a greenish-gray label that reflects the slate soils of Valgella. Give it a bit more time in bottle." Wine Advocate
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 12 months tonneau/barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2033+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
ideal with all meat dishes and medium‑ripe cheeses - Total extract: 29,74 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,55 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,52 g/l
- Sulfite: 37 mg/l
- pH value: 3,54
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contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned04013619 · 4,5 l · 54,22 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping3 units available
“Cinque Stelle” Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG 2020 · 6 bottles in OWC
Outstanding terroir, terrific grape quality and technical mastery in the cellar have made this one of the most highly prized wines! Beguiling aromas of candied cherry fruit with notes of spices and tobacco. Dense on the palate, very concentrated with fabulous fruit sweetness, subtle acidity and fresh tannins. A hedonistic and at the same time very contemporary dream of finesse and elegance that lingers with long and incredibly deep flavours. SUPERIORE.DE
"It has aromas of walnuts, cherries and olives. Some chocolate, orange and cedar. Medium to full-bodied, firm and flavourful, with roasted and firm tannins. Drink or store." James Suckling
"Complex, powerful nose that shows a certain development. Intense flavour, with warming alcohol and strong cherries on the finish." Decanter
"The Nino Negri 2020 Sforzato di Valtellina Sfursat 5 Stelle definitely shows extra power and heat, followed by layers of cherry liqueur, crème de cassis, blood orange and dried apricot. Despite the bigger intensity and fruit profile obtained with the Sforzato method that uses air-dried fruit, the wine is elegant, closing with blue flower and lilac." Wine Advocate
"Still the benchmark for this type, balsamic nose of jammy blackcurrants, juniper berries, pepper leaf and liquorice, salty-spicy, dense and compact mouthfeel, with fruity and undergrowth recognition value and excellent persistence." Luca Gardini
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 16 months barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 15,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2040+
- Closure: natural cork
- Total extract: 34,35 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,90 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,59 g/l
- Sulfite: 46 mg/l
- pH value: 3,62
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stored air-conditioned04012420 · 4,5 l · 80,89 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping7 units available
Anyone who thinks that no prickly pears grow in the north of Italy has never been to the Valtellina. The Valtellina - as it is called in German - lies on the border to Switzerland in northern Lombardy and looks back on a wine-growing tradition that is over 2,000 years old. Sheltered by the Rhaetian Alps, the vines here thrive in an optimally sunny southern exposure and benefit from the warm breezes of nearby Lake Como. Surprisingly, despite the northern location, some summers in Valtellina reach a heat index that is even comparable to that of the island of Pantelleria off the North African coast - which certainly explains the presence of Mediterranean flora.
Heroic viticulture
The 850-hectare Alpine valley stretches along the Adda River for 120 kilometres, from Morbegno in the west via the main town of Sondrio to Tirano in the east. The spectacular wine landscape is comparable to the steep cliffs of the Cinque Terre, because the vines here literally cling to handmade stone terraces, which have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2018. Without these terraces, viticulture at an altitude of 390 to just under 800 metres would not be possible, which is why the Valtellina is also known as the largest terraced wine region in Italy. Barren soils of crushed granite rock prevent mechanical cultivation of the vineyards, so that every intervention has to be done by hand. Some slopes are even so steep that, similar to the Moselle, the grapes are lifted by pulley or in baskets, the so-called portini, on the back of the harvestworkers are transported to the valley.Mountain wines from the Alpine valley
Apart from Piedmont, Valtellina is the only wine region whose production is dominated by Nebbiolo. Due to its late-ripening nature, the red grapes are often still far too unripe in the hottest part of summer, making the demanding Nebbiolo one of the few varieties that can ripen optimally in this region. According to regulations, Veltliner red wines consist of at least 90% of this ancient grape variety and can be blended with local grapes such as Pignola, Rossola and Brugnola. Many winemakers, however, use Nebbiolo exclusively, which is why they find the typical rose, tobacco and violet notes in some wines. Compared to Barolo or Barbaresco, most Valtellina wines have a much softer, filigree structure thanks to a lively acidity and - especially with age - much gentler tannins.
Here, however, the Nebbiolo not only developed its own character, but also its local designation. In Valtellina, the variety is called Chiavennasca and was probably named after the town of Chiavenna or after the dialect word "ciù vinasca", which means "very good for wine". The red wines made from it match the beauty of the landscape and are classified in three categories: Rosso di Valtellina DOC is the simplest quality level, followed by the popular DOCG category of Valtellina Superiore wines. Most of the latter come from one of the five top vineyards Maroggia, Sassella, Grumello, Inferno or Valgella. The inscription Superiore indicates that the red wines mature for at least one year in the barrel, while the designation Riserva is awarded after three years of maturation at the earliest. Last but not least, the third category of Valtellina wines represents the counterpart to Amarone della Valpolicella: Sforzato di Valtellina, also called Sfursat, is a dry, intense red wine made from dried Chiavennasca grapes with concentrated sugar and aroma content. Apart from the three quality levels, many winemakers also produce their wines under the IGT appellation Alpi Retiche.
Italy's northernmost wine region now has around 50 producers, including pioneers such as the Nino Negri winery, founded in 1897, and courageous lateral entrants like Cristina Scarpellini of Tenuta Scerscé. In view of the cost-intensive cultivation, these wines ultimately have a price-pleasure ratio compared to their Piedmontese counterparts that will absolutely delight you. SUPERIORE.DE