About this Wine
Chiavennasca is the local name for Nebbiolo in Valtellina — and at 400–800 metres on steep granite terraces above the Adda River, the grape expresses itself in a way that Barolo never can: lighter in body, more aromatic, more mineral, and dramatically more food-flexible. Red cherry, alpine herb, dried rose, and a stony granite minerality on the finish define this expression, with the freshness and lower alcohol that altitude delivers. Almost entirely absent from U.S. import portfolios — a genuine sommelier discovery wine at an accessible price.
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Collection
Alternative & Next GenerationRegion
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sample
Marketplace Price
$32
per bottle · U.S. market
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