Rosso di Valtellina (Italy)

Rosso di Valtellina is a red wine from Valtellina in Lombardia.

It is made from minimum 90% Nebbiolo grapes.

Typical Flavors


Cherry
Red
Cherry
Cranberry
Cranberry
Red Currant
Red
Currant
Rose
Rose
Petals

Violets
Violets
Herbs
Dried
Herbs
Tea
Tea
Truffle
Truffle

tastes something between Pinot Noir and Syrah.

Wild Red Berries. Flowers. Dried Herbs. Chocolate. Coffee. Tea.

Profile

wines have medium body, crisp acidity, and smooth tannins:

BODYMedium Plus
TANNINSMedium Plus
FRUITMedium Plus
ACIDITYMedium - High
Serving temperature:
16-17°C (61-63°F)

Food Pairing


Pasta
Pasta
Mushroom
Mushroom
Risotto
Risotto
Truffle
Truffle

Rabbit
Rabbit
Lamb
Lamb
Wild Boar
Wild Boar
Deer
Deer

In Lombardia, is served with Stews and Rich Pasta Dishes.

Pairing Suggestions

Excellent Pairing:
Lombardian Cuisine.
Mushroom Dishes. Mushroom Pizza.
Pasta. Risotto. Truffle.
Game. Rabbit. Wild Boar.

Cheese:
Mature Cheese. Grana Padano. Parmigiano Reggiano. Pecorino Vecchio.

Lombardian Specialities:
Risotto alla Milanese.
Pizzoccheri (Alpine Fresh Tagliatelle).