Nino Negri

Ethereal and fine bouquet with hints of wilted violets and spices, delicate nuances of strawberries and almond blossom. Deep, warm and rich on the palate, the tannins wonderfully harmonious, an elegant, very pleasant bitter note on the long final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Negri's 2018 Valtellina Superiore Quadrio is a soft, easygoing wine to drink now and over the next few years. Crushed red berry fruit, flowers, mint, sage and a kick of orange peel all grace this open-knit Valtellina Superiore." Vinous

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

This Nebbiolo comes from the vineyards of the Inferno (hell). The mountains owe their name to the steep slopes and the scorching summer temperatures that prevail there. Pure bouquet of red fruits, underlined by a hint of tobacco, hints of mineral notes on the palate, plus fine tannins, perfectly integrated into an appealing acidity framework. A very authentic, classic and straightforward wine. SUPERIORE.DE

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

The bouquet expresses all the complexity of the Nebbiolo: dried flowers, fruit, liquorice and tobacco. The taste feels as soft as velvet, in which alcohol, tannin and acidity interact very harmoniously and linger appealingly. SUPERIORE.DE

Garnet red, rich and complex, smelling of wild berries and cyclamen. Powerful, rich taste with a lot of fruit, fresh acidity and great elegance. A wine like silk, full of feeling and round. SUPERIORE.DE

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

"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

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

"The 2017 Sfursat 5 Stelle is superb. Like the best wines in this range it marries textural richness and finesse, while remaining light on its feet. A rush of crushed red berry fruit, dried cherry, blood orange, mint, spice and pomegranate fills out the layers effortlessly. The 2017 is deep, structure and compelling. It's a gorgeous wine from Negri." Vinous

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

"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