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James Suckling: 2026 ratings

We are proud to share the James Suckling ratings awarded to our wines by Senior Editor Aldo Fiordelli. This recognition highlights our work and our interpretation of Nebbiolo Chiavennasca, an authentic expression of the Valtellina region.

Below are the full ratings:

  • FLAMMANTE Valtellina Superiore DOCG Inferno 2023Score: 95 pts
    “A graceful wine with earth, strawberries, cinnamon, rhubarb and candied oranges on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied, silky and soft, with long, juicy acidity and a good finish. Drink or hold.”
  • CRISTINA SCARPELLINI Valtellina Superiore DOCG Valgella Riserva 2022Score: 95 pts
    “An intense and deep wine with savory aromas of cinnamon, wild strawberries, earth, boiled beets and rhubarb. Great freshness on the palate, with weight, silky tannins, crisp acidity, a medium body and a long, savory finish of rhubarb. Drink or hold.”
  • INFINITO Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG 2022Score: 93 pts
    “A complex and layered wine with aromas of prunes, blood oranges, bay leaves and earth. Full-bodied with a graceful palate, silky tannins, refreshing acidity and a tingling finish of good toasty length. Drink or hold.”
  • NETTARE Rosso di Valtellina DOC 2024Score: 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.”

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