This area bears a name that immediately evokes the main character of the terroir: heat.
Rocky outcrops increase temperatures by reflecting the sun's rays during the day and releasing heat at night.
The steep slope allows the sun's rays to strike the ground perpendicularly, thus increasing the solar radiation.
A good amount of soil allows the Nebbiolo to mature in terms of sugar content, but above all in terms of polyphenols.
Grape variety: Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
Color: Red
Classification: D.O.C.G.
Graduation: 13,50% Vol.
Vintage: 2021
Format: Bottle 750 ml
Pairing: Roast red meats, lamb, game, mature cheeses.
Service: Recommended to serve at 18 - 20°C in a grand balloon glass
INFERNO VALTELLINA SUPERIORE D.O.C.G. nebbiolo
Established in 1897, Nino Negri is the premier estate producing wine in the Valtellina DOCG in Italy’s Lombardy region.
The estate specialty is Sfursat (“strained” or “forced”); a wine made from grapes harvested by trained pickers and dried for 100 days in the cool, dry, alpine air. This winemaking style combines the opulence of Amarone with the elegant complexity of Barolo.
The success of Nino Negri is due largely to the efforts of winemaker Casimiro Maule who has worked at the estate since 1971, his entire professional life. In 2007, Casimiro was named “Winemaker of the Year” by Gambero Rosso, the magazine authority in Italian wine.
The star and primary varietal here is Chiavennasca, the local name for Nebbiolo. The variety has been cultivated in the area for over 1,000 years and all Valtellina DOCG wines must contain at least 90% Chiavennasca.
The winery is located in the city of Chiuro in the 15th Century Quadrio Castle. The “castle” sits above an array of underground cellars which house thousands of barrels. All Nino Negri wines age for at least two years before they are released to ensure optimum maturity at time of bottling.