Luca Faccinelli
Valtellina · Lombardy
Small husband-and-wife winery working steep terraced vineyards in Valtellina — one of the most physically demanding wine regions in Europe — producing Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) with alpine elegance, freshness, and structural restraint.
Estate Keywords
Viticulture
Organically Inspired
Estate Overview
Founded
2008
Location
Valtellina, Lombardy
Farming
Organically inspired, steep terraced cultivation by hand
Elevation
400–800 m
Husband-and-wife estate cultivating terraced Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) at altitude in Valtellina. Production is small and entirely hand-managed, with the steep inclines making mechanisation impossible.
Terra Trionfo Portfolio Note
Luca Faccinelli adds a second Nebbiolo narrative completely distinct from Stroppiana. Where Barolo is power and prestige, Valtellina Nebbiolo is altitude, freshness, and restraint — the sommelier's Nebbiolo, appealing to wine-literate consumers and on-trade buyers looking for the unexpected.
Role in Portfolio
Alpine Nebbiolo specialist — the sommelier counterpoint to Barolo in the portfolio
Distinctive for U.S. Market
Steep terraced cultivation at altitude, small family production, and Valtellina's unique rendering of Nebbiolo with alpine minerality and naturally lower alcohol than Barolo — almost absent from the current U.S. import market.
The Portfolio
Wines from Luca Faccinelli
Luca Faccinelli Rosso di Valtellina 2024
Valtellina DOC
Fresh alpine Nebbiolo from Valtellina with sour cherry, dried herb, and bright mineral tension. Food-friendly and elegantly structured.
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RedLuca Faccinelli Grumello 2022
Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Mineral-driven Valtellina Nebbiolo with dark cherry, mountain herb, and balanced tannin. A fine example of terraced alpine viticulture.
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RedLuca Faccinelli Grumello Riserva 2021
Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Reserve alpine Nebbiolo with concentrated dark fruit, tobacco, and firm structure. Built for aging and serious dining programmes.
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