Nino Negri Valtellina Superiore - Inferno Mazér

Excelent!

Um vinho vivo com excelente acidez taninos na medida certa

Pale Ruby brown Medium intensity aromas of dry red cherries, cranberries, smoked prosciutto, earth, oak vanilla; Developing; Dry, high acidity, high tannins, high abv, med- body; delicate complexity, med flavors intensity consistent with the nose; long finish, low fruitiness, requires 2-4 hours of aeration, can drink now -suitable for further aging.

I served this at a wine party and it was a hit. Light cherry fruit, good acid, some interesting earthy characteristics. The folks that like forest-floor flavors were big fans. The cali-cab lovers, not so much.

Coravin tasting requires at least 15 min to open in the glass clear, deep ruby-brown med aromas intensity of dark red plum, jammy cherries, blueberries, tamarind, oaky-woody notes, violets, rose petals, spices like marjoram and anise, chocolate, leather, notes of grilled meat, earth, forest floor; developing; dry, high acidity, med+ tannins, high abv, med+ body, med+ flavors intensity consistent with the aromas (but amplified), long tannic finish; med+ complexity; can drink now - suitable for few more years of aging; …

Just could not get into this bottle across two nights, with half being decanted one. Rich, dark cherry liqueur, menthol, somewhat jammy. Maybe needed more time but would not purchase again, even at a fairly good price for Valtellina Superiore from a good producer.

Just nudges a 91, with its charm, purity and complexity (and a little for a personal love for Alto Piemonte, although I secretly hope it remains largely unknown to the British market). Very meaty and mulling spice character, kept rigid by a prominent line of crushed granite minerality (like licking the bedrock of the Alpes). Acidity and tannins (med) have been tamed by time (to my surprise). Cooked tart cherry, old leather savouriness, dried herbs, earth and dried cranberries. £14 …