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Valtellina Superiore DOCG

  • Year Appellation Started: 1998
  • Appellation Last modified: 2017
  • 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.

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