High altitude Nebbiolo from the Valtelina Valley. Fresh and crunchy red berries and cherries. Well made.
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Aldo Rainoldi Grumello 2022, Valtellina Valey
Aldo Rainoldi Grumello 2022, Valtellina Valey
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Grumello is one of the historic subzones of Valtellina Superiore in northern Italy, where Nebbiolo, known locally as Chiavennasca, is grown on steep alpine terraces. This Aldo Rainoldi bottling shows the fresher, more lifted side of Valtellina’s Nebbiolo.
Red cherry, wild strawberry and a hint of rose sit alongside a gentle savoury note. The tannins are present but fine, giving shape without weight.
Medium-bodied and precise, with the freshness that comes from altitude rather than power. The Aldo Rainoldi Grumello 2022 is approachable now with air, though it should settle and gain complexity over the next five to eight years.
Aldo Rainoldi is one of the long-established names of Valtellina. The family began bottling their own wines in 1925 and the estate remains family-run today, farming parcels across several of the region’s historic areas including Grumello, Sassella and Inferno.
The Grumello vineyards lie to the east of Sondrio on sandy soils over granite rock, supported by steep stone terraces that must be worked entirely by hand. Long daylight hours and wide swings between day and night temperatures help preserve acidity and aromatic lift.
After fermentation the wine is aged in large oak casks rather than small barrels. This keeps the focus on fruit and structure rather than overt oak character. Rainoldi’s wines are widely regarded as reliable expressions of Valtellina’s alpine Nebbiolo, favouring clarity and balance over weight.
Food Pairing
Valtellina wines are made for the table.
Bresaola or other air-dried beef
Mushroom risotto
Osso buco or slow-cooked veal
Roast pork with herbs
Hard Alpine cheeses such as Bitto or aged Parmigiano Reggiano
Serve slightly below room temperature. A short decant will help.
Quick Info
Bottle Size:
75cl
ABV:
13.5%
Designation:
DOGC Valtelina Superiore
Vintage:
2022
BIN:BTL-0518
Vegan:Yes
Vegetarian:Yes
Style:Red Wine
Style:Smooth & Generous Reds
More Information
Nebbiolo
Often referred to as the queen of black grapes, Nebbiolo is the grape of legendary wines such as Barolo and Barberesco. The name derives from nebia which translates as "fog", due to the morning fog which hangs around the vineyards.
The wines are high in tannins, repaying the patient with their ageworthyness. With time they will often develop flavours of violets, herbs, dark fruit and truffles.
Lombardy is known for its fashion capital, Milan, the region is a mix of dense cities and natural landscapes.
It begins in the Alps with the heroic scenery of the Valtellina Valley and encompasses the rolling hills of Franciacorta. The region is also home to Italy’s Lakes District - the jewels of Garda, Sirmione, Maggiore, and Como. Along the shores of Lake Garda is the Lugana wine zone that makes the white wine of the same name.
Aldo Rainoldi was formed in 1925 under the leadership of Giuseppe Rainoldi, who named the company in honour of his eponymous son. Located not far from Chiuro, in the province of Sondrio (Valtellina) in Lombardy, over the course of 100 years Aldo Rainoldi has become one of the very finest wine producers in the region.
The vineyards are set on 22 acres of steep, south facing terraces in the heart of the mountainous Valtellina region.
