Inferno Riserva 2013 Valtellina Superiore DOCG - Rainoldi

Inferno Riserva 2013 – Rainoldi

Rainoldi is one of the historic houses of Valtellina: founded in Chiuro in 1925, it is now run by Aldo Rainoldi, the third generation. Inferno is the steepest and warmest subzone of Valtellina Superiore, an amphitheatre of terraces held up by dry-stone walls between Poggiridenti, Tresivio and Montagna in Valtellina; the name alone says a lot about the heat trapped among the rocks.

Made since 1983, Inferno Riserva is pure Nebbiolo, known locally as Chiavennasca, from south-facing vineyards between 350 and 550 metres. It matures for about 18 months in small oak barrels, then rests a year in bottle before release.

The 2013 is now more than ten years old and has reached the stage where mountain Nebbiolo shows its tertiary side: red fruit preserves, dried rose, tobacco, thyme and a mineral streak, with fine tannins and still lively acidity. With braised meats, game, pizzoccheri and aged Bitto cheese.

At a glance: Nebbiolo 100% · 13% ABV · 0.75 l · Rainoldi, Valtellina