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Where is Valtellina Superiore wine from?
Valtellina Superiore is a red wine from Sondrio, in Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy. It is a DOCG wine made from Nebbiolo.
Valtellina Superiore at a glance
| Classification | DOCG |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Valtellina Superiore |
| Style | Red wine |
| Grape | Nebbiolo |
| Village or town | Sondrio |
| Subregion | Valtellina |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Country | Italy |
| Coordinates | 46.1697, 9.8700 |
Valtellina Superiore
Sondrio, Lombardy, Italy
DOCG
Alpine Nebbiolo, locally called Chiavennasca
- Appellation
- Valtellina Superiore
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo
Valtellina Superiore is made from Nebbiolo, here called Chiavennasca, grown on steep terraces on the south-facing north bank of the Adda near Sondrio. It became a DOCG in 1998 and has five subzones: Maroggia, Sassella, Grumello, Inferno and Valgella.
Producers to know
- Ar.Pe.Pe.
- Nino Negri
- Rainoldi
- Sandro Fay
Valtellina Superiore: questions and answers
Where is Valtellina Superiore wine from?
Valtellina Superiore is a red wine from Sondrio, in Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy. It is a DOCG wine made from Nebbiolo.
Which country is Valtellina Superiore from?
Valtellina Superiore is from Italy, in the Lombardy wine region.
What grape is Valtellina Superiore made from?
Valtellina Superiore is made from Nebbiolo.
Is Valtellina Superiore a red or a white wine?
Valtellina Superiore is a red wine.
Who are the best producers of Valtellina Superiore?
Producers to know include Ar.Pe.Pe., Nino Negri, Rainoldi and Sandro Fay.
More wines from Lombardy
The Lombardy wine guide, with all 4 wines on a map →Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, it.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.