Marchetti Maria Luisa

Valtellina - Lombardy | Maria Luisa

SUSTAINABLE - ORGANIC

Nebbiolo is at the heart of our portfolio, particularly from the Langhe, Barolo, and Barbaresco. However, interest in Nebbiolo from Northern Piedmont and Lombardy has grown immensely. Inspired by producers like Ar Pe Pe and Nervi, we began searching for an alpine Nebbiolo to complement our offerings.

That search led us to Maria Luisa Marchetti, a former schoolteacher from a family of Valtellina grape growers. After years of selling her fruit, she vinified her first wines in 2000 and transitioned to full-time vigneron.

Her organic vineyards are almost entirely planted to Nebbiolo (known locally as Chiavennasca), with a small plot of Solaris, a rare white hybrid. Her winemaking is hands-off, resulting in highly perfumed, elegant, and mineral-driven wines that capture the cool climate and mountainous terroir. These are soft, graceful expressions of Nebbiolo, yet still true to the grape’s character.

2018 MARCHETTI ALPI RETICHE 'VOLO'

Their Nebbiolo, locally known as Chiavennasca, displays wildly diverse qualities and shades, thanks partly to the unique configuration of this thin strip of land cradled by steep, terraced, vineyards towering above the Adda river. Valtellina producers like Marchetti are adept at making the most of Nebbiolo’s ability to produce the most striking and authentic wines permeated with the characteristics of such a unique environment. The appellation’s 3 districts of Sassella, Grumello and Inferno, are responsible for many of the region’s most sought-after wines, including Marchetti’s

2019 MARCHETTI SFORZATO DI VALTELLINA 'LECHET'

Their Nebbiolo, locally known as Chiavennasca, displays wildly diverse qualities and shades, thanks partly to the unique configuration of this thin strip of land cradled by steep, terraced, vineyards towering above the Adda river. Valtellina producers like Marchetti are adept at making the most of Nebbiolo’s ability to produce the most striking and authentic wines permeated with the characteristics of such a unique environment. The appellation’s 3 districts of Sassella, Grumello and Inferno, are responsible for many of the region’s most sought-after wines, including Marchetti’s

2018 MARCHETTI VALTELLINA SUPERIORE 'SANT'EUFEMIA'

Superior Nebbiolo… Need we say more? Hailing from the alpine valley bordering Switzerland, the Valtellina region is a bit of a hidden gem – as are the wines of Maria Luisa. More mid-weight than maxxing out, tons of fresh red fruit rolls out with that classic Neb tannin and notable cedar. A vigorous nod to the power and complexity of well-made Italian classics.

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Vintage Wine Availability
2021 MARCHETTI BIANCO SOLARIS IGT SOLD OUT!
2020 MARCHETTI ROSSO DI VALTELLINA 'TUPICH' SOLD OUT!