DOCG · since 1973
Valtellina Superiore
Wine · PDO · 12 municipalities
Valtellina Superiore DOCG, sourced from 12 Lombardy municipalities including Chiuro, defines itself through Nebbiolo (locally Chiavennasca) grapes aged for at least 24 months, with 12 months in wood. This denomination differs from its broader regional counterpart by granting its specific subzones—such as Sassella and Inferno—a strict production rule: they must achieve a higher natural minimum alcohol level of 11.5% at harvest, compared to the 11.0% base requirement. Overseen by 54 verified producers, the finished wine reaches a minimum of 12.0% alcohol, presenting a dry, slightly tannic, and velvety profile with a characteristic ruby-to-garnet hue.
Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) 90%2 yrs ageing12% vol min80 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
Producers54 verified
Agrilu✓
Alberto Marsetti✓
The facts
- Colour
- ruby red tending to garnet
- Taste
- dry and slightly tannic, velvety, harmonious and characteristic
The producers 54
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Agrilu
Colico
Alberto Marsetti
Sondrio
Aldo Rainoldi
Chiuro
Alessio Magi
Teglio
Alfio Mozzi
Castione Andevenno
Andreoli
Berbenno di Valtellina
+ 48 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Valtellina Superiore produced?
- Valtellina Superiore is produced in 12 municipalities in Lombardy, Italy: Berbenno di Valtellina, Bianzone, Buglio in Monte, Castione Andevenno and more.
- What grape is Valtellina Superiore made from?
- Valtellina Superiore is made from Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) (min 90%).
- How long must Valtellina Superiore age?
- Valtellina Superiore must age at least 24 months according to its disciplinare.
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Valtellina Superiore?
- The minimum alcohol content of Valtellina Superiore is 12% vol.
- What does DOCG mean?
- DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) is the highest tier of Italian wine classification, with government-sealed guarantees on origin and quality.