Valtellina Superiore Inferno Rainoldi 2016

THE PRODUCER: Rainoldi

THE CHARACTERISTICS:

Region: Lombardy

Denomination: Valtellina Superiore DOCG

Grape-variety: Nebbiolo 100% (Chiavennasca)

Alcohol: 13%

Vintage: 2016

Aging: 20 months in Slavonian oak casks and at least 9 in bottle.

Growing location: Between 300 and 550 meters above sea level, in a silty sandy soil.

Vinification: Slow fermentation with maceration in steel tanks

Colour: Intense ruby red with garnet hues.

Nose: Wide, rich and delicate, with hints of red fruit, chocolate, leather and licorice.

Taste: Dry, smooth and well balanced, with firm tannins and a long balmy finish.