COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Tenuta Scerscé
REGION
Lombardia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Flammante Valtellina Superiore Inferno 2019 is a single-varietal Nebbiolo from the Valtellina Superiore DOCG in Lombardy, Italy. The wine's name, 'Flammante' (Flaming), is inspired by the 'infernal' semantics of the Inferno sub-zone, highlighting the demanding viticulture practiced on steep, rocky slopes. Tenuta Scerscé was established in 2008 by Cristina Scarpellini, who sought to create wines that authentically express their territory. The region of Valtellina is characterized by its 'heroic viticulture' on dramatic terraces, a testament to the meticulous manual labor required to cultivate Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) grapes.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€34
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Flammante' means 'flaming', inspired by the 'infernal' heat of the Inferno sub-zone.
Fact 02
Valtellina's terraced vineyards are a UNESCO World Heritage site, showcasing 'heroic viticulture'.
Fact 03
The producer's logo is a 'sciarscél', a traditional two-pronged hoe symbolizing vineyard work.
Fact 04
Nebbiolo is known locally in Valtellina as Chiavennasca.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Flammante Valtellina Superiore Inferno 2019 undergoes natural red vinification, with maceration on the skins lasting at least 30 days, employing techniques like pumping over and délestage. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 14 months in large Slavonian and French oak casks (25 hl). It then benefits from a further minimum of 8 months of bottle aging before release. The grapes are harvested by hand in early to mid-October. Tenuta Scerscé employs sustainable and organic farming practices in its vineyards.
