2022 Alfio Mozzi Rosso di Valtellina, Lombardy

Alfio Mozzi Rosso di Valtellina 2022 Nebbiolo D.O.C. Lombardy

2022 Alfio Mozzi Rosso di Valtellina is a beautifully lifted, alpine‑inflected Nebbiolo that captures the purity and finesse of Valtellina’s steep, terraced vineyards. The 2022 vintage brings brightness, delicacy, and a wonderfully transparent expression of the region’s high‑altitude character.

Aromatics - A fragrant, high‑toned nose with classic mountain Nebbiolo clarity: Red cherry, wild strawberry, and cranberry. Rose petals, violet, and alpine herbs. Subtle notes of spice, anise, and dried thyme. A fine stony, slate‑like minerality from the region’s schistous soils. The perfume is delicate, floral, and quietly complex.

Palate - The palate is elegant, linear, and beautifully refreshing: Light to medium body, with a feather‑light touch. Pure red‑fruit core: cherry, redcurrant, pomegranate. Bright, mountain acidity giving lift and precision. Fine, powdery tannins—silky but present. Savoury hints of herbs, dried flowers, and crushed rockA long, cool, mineral finish with classic Valtellina dryness. It’s a wine built on finesse rather than power.

Style & Winemaking Character - Alfio Mozzi’s style leans into purity and terroir: Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) from steep, high‑altitude terraces. Gentle extraction to preserve delicacy. Minimal oak influence—focus on clarity and freshness. A distinctly alpine expression, lighter and more ethereal than Langhe Nebbiolo.