/valtellˈina sʊperiˈore/
- Lombardia
- Vineyard Area: N/A
- Year Appellation Started: 1998
- Appellation Last modified: 2017
- Red Grapes: Nebbiolo
- Rosso (Red)
- Still Red Wine: minimum 90% Nebbiolo. Aged minimum for 24 months of which 12 months – in oak, or 36 for Riserva of which 12 months – in oak.
- Total Production: 3.372 Hectolitres
- Red Wine: 100%
Valtellina Superiore DOCG has five subzones, each with distinct characteristics: Grumello, Inferno, Maroggia, Sassella, Valgella.
- Valtellina Superiore wines usually have an alcohol content ranging from 12.5% to 14.5%, reflecting the ripeness and concentration of the grapes.
- The steep, terraced vineyards of Valtellina are a unique feature of the region. These terraces, known as “ronchi,” are built with dry stone walls and are a testament to the region’s ancient winemaking heritage.