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Valtellina Superiore Riserva Inferno 'Sesto Canto'
Valtellina Superiore Riserva Inferno 'Sesto Canto'
- 100% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo) sourced from the Inferno subzone
- 450 meters elevation
- Southern exposure
- Maceration for 70 days in 50-hectoliter wooden vats
- Aged 39 months in cask
- Refined three years in bottle
- Alcohol 13%
- 500 cases produced
- First vintage 2009
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2016
Country:
Italy
Region:
Lombardia
Appellation:
Valtellina
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-ARP-22-16 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2026-02-18
"The 2016 Valtellina Superiore Inferno Riserva Sesto Canto is powerful, deep and explosive. Red Nebbiolo fruit, blood orange, mint and white pepper all soar from the glass The 2016 offers a beguiling mix of fruit and structure, all supported by vertical energy and tons of drive. It's one of the highlights in this range from Ar.Pe.Pe."
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
2024-03-31
"There are lovely accents of eucalyptus and lavender to the rich fruit and spice character in this silky red, which delivers a generous beam of mulled cherry flavors. Finely balanced and long on the palate. A beauty."
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2024-07-04
"Lifted red currant, camphor and rose aromas. Light-bodied with crisp acidity and dusty yet light and crunchy tannins. The structure defies integration, but the finish is polished with pristine fruit character. Drink or hold."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
Wine Enthusiast
Score
96
Date
2021-11-01
Vinous
Score
95
Date
Wine Advocate
Score
95
Date
Wine Enthusiast
Score
93
Date
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2022-03-31