Aldo Rainoldi
CHIURO | SONDRIO
LOMBARDY
| Founded: | 1925 | |
| Owner: | Rainoldi Family | |
| Winemaker: | Aldo Rainoldi | |
| Hectares under vines: | 9ha | |
| Altitude above sea level: | 300m - 600m | |
| Average annual production: | 185,000 bottles | |
| Green code: | Adhere to their own sustainable and environmental charter |
WHAT THEY SAY
“Today Rainoldi is one of the most popular wineries in Valtellina.
The great success is surely due to quality and experience, two factors that place Rainoldi among the most refined wines in Valtellina. Our aim is to combine qualitative growth with respect for the environment, leading the company to the next generation.
The Rainoldi winery offers the most demanding and enthusiastic wine lovers a vast assortment that includes Inferno, Sassella, Grumello and Sforzato (or Sfursat) red wines.”
WHAT WE SAY
The Rainoldi family wines are crafted from stunningly steep vineyards in Valtellina, in the foothills of the Alps. The dry stone terraces provide great exposition to the ripening rays of the sun as well as protection from the harsher cold winds. The range highlights the versatility of the Chiavennasca grape (the local dialect name for Nebbiolo). The average age of the vines is 60 years old. The Grumello vineyards yield fresh and fruity wines and the iron rich soils of Sasella produce elegant wines with great ageing potential.
WHAT OTHERS SAY
“The Rainoldi 2013 Valtellina Superiore Sassella Vigna degli Apostoli is a new cru from this well-known vineyard, sitting at about 300 meters above sea level along the terraced, sandy and rocky banks of the Adda River. Although this is the first vintage made, the vines were planted in the 1950s. This lean-bodied expression of Chiavennasca greets the nose with elegant tertiary aromas that are deftly woven between some of the dark, crisp berry fruit that distinguishes the bouquet. There is dried cherry and crème de cassis with tarry notes of spice, smoke and crushed stone. The wine proceeds with a compact approach capped by fresh acidity and softly polished tannins. This wine is drinking beautifully in the here and now. “
95 Points, Monica Larner, RobertParker.com
WINES WE IMPORT:
REDS:
Sassella Vigna degli Apostoli Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Grumello Riserva Dossi Salati Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Grumello Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Sassella Valtellina Superiore DOCG
San Gregorio Rosso di Valtellina DOC