Discover the top 100 best red wines of Valtellina of Valtellina as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Valtellina and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Alpine Lombardy valley along the Adda, narrow steep south-facing terraces — 'heroic viticulture'. Nebbiolo signature red king (locally Chiavennasca, min. 90%): elegant, airy with cherry, raspberry, dried rose, undergrowth, tar, alpine herbs and spice notes, fine tannins and high acidity — mountain version of the great Piedmontese. Five Superiore crus: Sassella, Grumello, Inferno, Valgella, Maroggia.
Powerful Sforzato in passito. Age-worthy reds.
Structured, fruity reds with a deep ruby colour, supple to firm tannins and charming palate, showing signature aromas of raspberry, plum, cherry, gentle spices and balsamic notes. Charming Portuguese profile for early or short-aged drinking. Grown in the Setúbal Peninsula, Alentejo, Ribatejo and Lisbon region, contributing to many Portuguese blends. Native Portuguese black variety, also known as periquita, one of the most widely planted in Portugal.
red wines from the region of Valtellina go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of sautéed pork with pineapple, lamb shoulder confit or cassoulet with duck confit.
On the nose in the region of Valtellina often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or red cherry and sometimes also flavors of pepper, red currant or non oak. In the mouth in the region of Valtellina is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
