Like most Valtellinas, the color is very pale, and its 9 years of age are apparent in the amber rim. The nose is superb. Dried cherry, faded roses, light leather, some old library scents, some crushed stone. Lively in the mouth, with buoyant acids propelling along minerally just-ripe macerated cherry fruit, crushed rocks, and old barrel notes. I can’t imagine this will improve, and it’s drinking really well right now. Classic.
Like most Valtellinas, the color is very pale, and its 9 years of age are apparent in the amber rim. The nose is superb. Dried cherry, faded roses, light leather, some old library scents, some crushed stone. Lively in the mouth, with buoyant acids propelling along minerally just-ripe macerated cherry fruit, crushed rocks, and old barrel notes. I can’t imagine this will improve, and it’s drinking really well right now. Classic.
Jul 13th, 2025
Nice Nebbiolo from Valtellina and a very good value on the list at Portale. Quite classic - from color through to finish - but also distinct in its own way.
Nice Nebbiolo from Valtellina and a very good value on the list at Portale. Quite classic - from color through to finish - but also distinct in its own way.
Mar 3rd, 2023
Valtellina, Sondrio, Lombardia, Italy
