The winery
Nino Negri
A historic Valtellina winery specializing in mountain Nebbiolo (locally Chiavennasca), known for Valtellina Superiore, Sfursat/Sforzato and some cru selections.
- Lombardia · Italia
- Since 1897
- 31 products
The story
Founded by Nino Negri and with deep roots in Chiuro, the winery has more than a century of history. The company website records historical milestones, from the 15th‑century palazzo that houses the winery to the company's official registration and subsequent phases of growth; in recent years Nino Negri joined Gruppo Italiano Vini and has benefited from the work of prominent oenologists who contributed to the winery's qualitative development.
Production philosophy
The winery aims to highlight the distinctive character of Chiavennasca through mountain viticulture, careful selection of cru and winemaking techniques that reflect the valley’s microclimatic and soil variations. It combines local tradition with modern methods to produce wines that express the territory.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards are in Valtellina, cultivated on steep terraces with dry-stone walls in historic subzones such as Sassella, Grumello, Inferno and Valgella. The soil is often shallow, rich in schist and quartz fragments; exposure and a wide diurnal temperature range give the wines structure, acidity and minerality.
Awards and recognition
The Valtellina Sfursat 5 Stelle 2021 by Nino Negri has been awarded the "Tre Bicchieri" distinction in Gambero Rosso’s Guide to Italian Wines.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo)
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Incrocio Manzoni
- Hectares
- 33.0
What makes it distinctive
- Specialist in Chiavennasca and the historic subzones.
- It owns and manages terraced mountain vineyards covering approximately 33 hectares of its own, in addition to longstanding collaborations with many Valtellina families.
- A leading producer of Valtellina Sfursat, with iconic labels such as the 5 Stelle.
- Historic headquarters within a 15th-century palazzo in Chiuro, combining tradition with winemaking innovation.
- Company within Gruppo Italiano Vini.
