/valtellˈina rˈos͡so/
- Lombardy
- Vineyard Area: N/A
- Year Appellation Started: 1968
- Appellation Last modified: 2014
- Red Grapes: Nebbiolo
- Rosso (Red)
- Still Red Wine: minimum 90% Nebbiolo + maximum 10% other red non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region.
- Total Production: 17.255 Hectolitres
- Red Wine: 100%
- Valtellina Rosso DOC is produced in one of the most dramatic wine-growing areas in Italy, nestled in the Valtellina Valley in the foothills of the Alps. The vineyards are located on steep, terraced slopes that overlook the Adda River, creating a stunning landscape.
- he vineyards are often planted on terraces supported by stone walls, known as “muretti.” These terraces have been cultivated for centuries and are essential for viticulture in this challenging terrain.