2018 Nino Negri 'Vigna Fracia' Valtellina Superiore DOCG

Barolo and Barbaresco are not the only wine regions to produce Nebbiolos. Here we have an excellent representation of the Nebbiolos produced in the northern Lombardy region of Italy, where they refer to Nebbiolo as Chiavennasca. This version is not a Barolo though. Instead of roses, cherries, and tar, we have strawberries, oranges, flowers, and earth. The tannins are definitely present and there is some good acidity, but this is also very approachable right now (unlike Barolos that require at least a decade to open up). Again, this is an excellent representation of the excellent wines you'll find in the Valtellina wine region of Italy.