2020 Rainoldi, Valtellina Superiore, Grumello Nebbiolo

The 2020 Rainoldi Valtellina Superiore Grumello is a precise iteration of alpine Nebbiolo, reflecting the producer's commitment to low-intervention farming and high-precision viticulture, including the use of the Simonit & Sirch pruning method to balance vine vigor. Sourced from south-facing, silty-sandy terraced vineyards at altitudes ranging from 350 to 600 meters, the fruit benefits from the significant diurnal shifts essential to the Grumello subzone. The 2020 vintage provided conditions that allowed for measured physiological ripeness, preserving the variety’s characteristic nerve and tension. After individual site vinification in stainless steel, the wine underwent 20 months of aging in large-format 25hl and 56hl Slavonian oak barrels, resulting in a structured, mid-palate density defined by finely-woven tannins rather than heavy extraction. This technical approach yields a balanced, resonant profile that emphasizes the site’s innate mineral salinity and structural clarity.