2018 Nino Negri 'Vigna Fracia' Valtellina Superiore DOCG

This approachable Nebbiolo, known as Chiavennasca from Lombardy's Valtellina region, features flavors of strawberries, oranges, and flowers, with present tannins and good acidity.

Producer

Nino Negri

Region

Valgella, Lombardia

Country

Italy

Varietal

Nebbiolo

Varietal Composition

100% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo)

Specifications

2018

Vintage

2035

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ABV

Vinification

Minimum aging for a Valtellina Superiore DOCG is 2 years, including at least 1 year in wood.

Occasional wine note

Barolo and Barbaresco are not the only wine regions to produce Nebbiolos. Here we have an excellent representation of the Nebbiolos produced in the northern Lombardy region of Italy, where they refer to Nebbiolo as Chiavennasca. This version is not a Barolo though. Instead of roses, cherries, and tar, we have strawberries, oranges, flowers, and earth. The tannins are definitely present and there is some good acidity, but this is also very approachable right now (unlike Barolos that require at least a decade to open up). Again, this is an excellent representation of the excellent wines you'll find in the Valtellina wine region of Italy.

What experts say about this wine

100

Raffaele Vecchione

Ripe and fascinating, it shows notes of strawberries, red plums, cassis, and pomegranate. Lots of tangerine juice dominates the secondary scene. Full body, very soft and well integrated tannins and a finish of commendable beauty and notable persistence. Drink now or age.

100

James Suckling

Fresh flower, strawberry and mushroom aromas follow through to a medium body, with round tannins and tangy acidity. Candied oranges to the plummy fruit. Drinkable now, but even better in a year or two.

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