We are delighted to share the James Suckling ratings assigned by Senior Editor Aldo Fiordelli, whom we thank for his trust in our company.
Here are the complete ratings:
- PETRATO Valtellina Superiore Sassella DOCG 2022 – Score: 94 pts
“A modern and elegant wine with peaches, cinnamon and vibrant oranges on the nose. Medium- to full bodied with supple fruit concentration, toasty depth, silky tannins, blood orange flavors and fresh, precise acidity. Long and savory. Drink or hold.” - FLAMMANTE Valtellina Superiore Inferno DOCG 2022 – Score: 94 pts
“A complex wine with a leesy character and aromas of cinnamon. stone fruit, earth, strawberries and pinot-like elegance. Medium- to full-bodied, it shows fruit concentration, a supple palate, juicy integrated acidity and silky, saline tannins. Drink or hold.” - INFINITO Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG 2021 – Score: 94 pts
“A graceful wine with earth, strawberries, leaves, ripe red cherries and rhubarb on the nose. Medium-bodied and full flavored, it shows velvety tannins, crisp acidity and a tight yet balanced finish. Drinkable now, but best in four to five years. - ESSENZA Valtellina Superiore DOCG 2022 – Score: 93 pts
“A graceful and layered wine with aromas of peach tea, red currants, bark and smoke. It’s medium bodied, supple and juicy, with ripe tannins, a savory finish and a tense aftertaste. Drink now.” - NETTARE Rosso di Valtellina DOC 2023 – Score: 91 pts
“A smoky wine with black pepper, blood oranges and strawberries on the nose. Light-bodied, it displays supple fruit, ripe and chewy tannins, with cherry flavors on a savory finish. Drink now.” - CRISTINA SCARPELLINI Valtellina Superiore Valgella Riserva DOCG 2021 – Score: 91 pts
“A slightly bold wine with aromas of melon, lees, blood oranges and a touch of funk. Medium- to full bodied, it shows crisp, lifted acidity, chewy tannins and a citrus finish. Drink now.”
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