Inferno

Inferno is a type of wine produced under Valtellina Superiore appellation in Lombardy. It is the smallest subregion in Valtellina, occupying small terraces dispersed around Montagna, Poggiridenti, and Tresivio. The wines are made from Nebbiolo (minimum 90%), which is locally known as Chiavennasca.

Inferno wines are usually full-bodied, rich, and dense, with well-balanced tannins and crisp acidity. The aroma is intense, reminiscent of ripe red fruit, plums, and roses, along with herbal, mineral, spice, and tobacco-like notes. These wines can age well, becoming softer and elegant with age.

They are food-friendly, pairing exceptionally well with richly-flavored meat dishes, including red meat, game, or lamb, but they also pair well with aged cheese. Inferno, which translates as hell, refers to the high heat typical for the rugged terrain of terraced slopes where the vineyards are located.