Inferno
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Inferno is a renowned subzone of Italy’s Valtellina wine region, known for its steep terraced vineyards and powerful Nebbiolo-based red wines.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
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| Inferno (Valtellina) | 0 |
Statements (39)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita subzone
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wine subzone ⓘ |
| administrativeRegion | Province of Sondrio NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| agingPotential | good aging potential ⓘ |
| belongsToAppellation | Valtellina Superiore Inferno DOCG NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| climateInfluence |
Alpine climate
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south-facing exposure ⓘ |
| comparedToOtherSubzones | known as one of the most powerful expressions of Valtellina Nebbiolo ⓘ |
| country | Italy ⓘ |
| grapeVariety | Nebbiolo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| harvestConditions | labor-intensive due to steep terraces ⓘ |
| localNameOfNebbiolo | Chiavennasca NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Alps
NERFINISHED
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Lombardy ⓘ Valtellina wine region NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| marketPerception | one of the most renowned Valtellina subzones ⓘ |
| nameOrigin | named for its hot, sun-exposed terraces ⓘ |
| partOf | Valtellina Superiore DOCG NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| regionSpecialty | Nebbiolo-based red wines ⓘ |
| regulatoryCategory | DOCG subzone ⓘ |
| reputation |
age-worthy wines
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powerful wines ⓘ |
| soil | rocky soils ⓘ |
| style | red wine ⓘ |
| terrain |
steep slopes
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terraced vineyards ⓘ |
| typicalAlcoholLevel | medium to high ⓘ |
| typicalAroma |
dried herbs
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red fruit ⓘ spice ⓘ |
| typicalFoodPairing |
aged cheeses
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braised meats ⓘ game dishes ⓘ |
| typicalStructure |
firm tannins
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high acidity ⓘ |
| viticulturePractice |
hand harvesting
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terrace wall maintenance ⓘ |
| wineColor | red ⓘ |
| wineType | still wine ⓘ |
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