2023 Rainoldi - Rosso di Valtellina San Gregorio (750ml)

The 2023 Rainoldi Rosso di Valtellina San Gregorio captures the distinct character of high-altitude vineyards along the Swiss-Italian Alps. Cultivated in Lombardy’s western frontier, this bottling relies on the indigenous Nebbiolo grape—locally called Chiavennasca—to deliver a wine built around bright acidity, lean structure, and pronounced aromatic lift. Harvested in 2023 and fermented to preserve the varietal’s natural freshness, the wine showcases a pale garnet hue and a medium-light weight on the palate.

Tasting notes highlight primary flavors of sour cherry, wild strawberry, and dried cranberry, woven through with secondary earthiness including damp stone, forest leaf, and a faint mineral backbone. Fine-grained tannins provide grip without heaviness, while the finish remains long and herbaceous. Because Valtellina Rosso prioritizes drinkability and regional expression over extended oak aging, the result is an approachable red that continues to evolve rapidly after opening.

Serve this vino alongside dishes that mirror its native terrain and climate. Roasted or braised game meats, saffron-infused rice preparations, rustic mushroom risottos, and grilled pork chops harmonize with its balanced acid-tannin ratio. It also complements cured cold cuts, aged northern Italian cheeses like Bitto or Casera, and tomato-forward peasant pastas. Allow the bottle to breathe for twenty to thirty minutes before pouring to fully express its floral and savory layers.