This northernmost wine region of Lo

This northernmost wine region of Lombardy has been producing wine since the 5th century and is found in the valley of Adda River traveling west to east through the Alps. The vineyards in this area are located at high altitudes around 2,500 feet. For most of its history, the Valtellina region's primary market was Switzerland to the north. In recent times it has garnered international attention for being the only major Italian region to focus on the Nebbiolo grape, locally known as Chiavennasca, outside of the Piedmont region.[1]

The vineyards of the region are located on the south-facing slopes along the Adda river. The nearby mountain peaks provide protection from cold, harsh winds and help to trap heat in the valley. The stony vineyard soil also retains heat and releases it during the night to warm the vines. This creates an optimum situation which allows the Nebbiolo grape to fully develop its flavors during the long growing season it needs. The steep location of the vineyards makes mechanical harvesting difficult so most vineyards are tended by hand which increases the cost and limits production. Heavy winter rainfall poses the hazards of landslides and soil erosion.[1]

This northernmost wine region of Lombardy has been producing wine since the 5th century and is found in the valley of Adda River traveling west to east through the Alps. The vineyards in this area are located at high altitudes around 2,500 feet. For most of its history, the Valtellina region's primary market was Switzerland to the north. In recent Times IT has garnered International Attention for being The only Major Italian region to Focus on The Nebbiolo Grape, locally Known As Chiavennasca, Outside of The Piedmont region. [1]. The Vineyards of The region are located on The South-facing slopes Along. the Adda river. The nearby mountain peaks provide protection from cold, harsh winds and help to trap heat in the valley. The stony vineyard soil also retains heat and releases it during the night to warm the vines. This creates an optimum situation which allows the Nebbiolo grape to fully develop its flavors during the long growing season it needs. The steep location of the vineyards makes mechanical harvesting difficult so most vineyards are tended by hand which increases the cost and limits production. Heavy winter rainfall poses the hazards of landslides and soil erosion. [1].

This northernmost wine region of Lombardy has been producing wine since the 5th century and is found in the valley of Adda. River traveling west to East through the Alps. The vineyards in this area are located at high altitudes, around 2 500 feet.? For most of its history the Valtellina, region 's primary market was Switzerland to the north.In recent times it has garnered international attention for being the only major Italian region to focus on the Nebbiolo. Grape locally known, as Chiavennasca outside of, the Piedmont region. [1]

The vineyards of the region are located on the. South-facing slopes along the Adda river. The nearby mountain peaks provide protection from cold harsh winds, and help to. Trap heat in the valley.The stony vineyard soil also retains heat and releases it during the night to warm the vines. This creates an optimum. Situation which allows the Nebbiolo grape to fully develop its flavors during the long growing season it needs. The steep. Location of the vineyards makes mechanical harvesting difficult so most vineyards are tended by hand which increases the. Cost and limits production.Heavy winter rainfall poses the hazards of landslides and soil erosion 1. [].