Le Strie

Alpine Nebbiolo from Valtellina's storied terraced vineyards.

Le Strie works the steep terraces of Valtellina, in Lombardia's Alpine north, where Nebbiolo finds its most austere expression. The region's dramatic topography and continental climate shape wines of mineral precision and structural intensity. The winery's Valtellina Superiore, a Nebbiolo of concentrated depth, has drawn attention from Wine Enthusiast and Wine Advocate. Its Sforzato di Valtellina—made from air-dried Nebbiolo grapes, a traditional local method that concentrates sugars and tannins—offers a richer, more powerful interpretation of the same varietal. Both wines reflect Valtellina's reputation for Nebbiolo of uncommon finesse and aging potential, where altitude and slate soils conspire to produce wines of elegance beneath their power.