One mountain, in three expressions.
Tenuta Scersce’, Three wines. Three interpretations of Nebbiolo Chiavennasca. One extraordinary territory.
Aldo Fiordelli and James Suckling – Wine Ratings have awarded:
95 points to Valtellina Superiore Inferno Flammante 2023 95 points to Valtellina Superiore Riserva Cristina Scarpellini 2022 93 points to Sforzato di Valtellina Infinito 2022
Three wines that reveal different facets of Valtellina: its complexity, elegance, and remarkable vocation for winemaking.
From the steep terraces to the bottle, the mountain remains the same….What changes is the way its story is expressed.
The beginning:
Since 2008, Cristina Scarpellini has been the driving force behind Tenuta Scerscé, a winery dedicated to expressing the unique character of Valtellina. From the outset, she has approached this extraordinary Alpine wine region with respect, patience, and a strong commitment to its fragile landscape.
After earning a Law degree in Milan and completing research at the University of Paris Sorbonne–Panthéon Assas II, Cristina built a career specializing in business internationalization. It was through this journey that she discovered Valtellina and its Nebbiolo, inspiring her to pursue a new path in winemaking. Today, her work is defined by a deep understanding of the territory and the meticulous care required to cultivate vineyards on Valtellina’s steep terraced slopes. Through dedication and vision, Tenuta Scerscé has become a distinctive expression of one of Italy’s most remarkable mountain wine regions.
The Philosophy
The winery is driven by a strong commitment to creating wines that are a direct expression of their territory, conveying its distinctive character while reflecting the producer’s mindset, personality, and unwavering pursuit of quality.
Over the years, this philosophy has led to an increasingly meticulous approach in the vineyard. Particular attention is given to the analysis of the soil in each vineyard, allowing the team to better understand its characteristics and enhance the potential of each site.
The new cellar has been designed according to sustainable and innovative principles. It provides a modern environment in which the winery can continue to study and experiment with different types of tanks, while allowing for longer periods of bottle ageing and further development of the wines.
At its heart, the philosophy represents a link between past and present: a meeting of inherited manual skills and contemporary tools, always with the utmost respect for tradition. People remain central to this approach, playing an essential role in shaping the winery’s character and identity.
The company logo reflects this connection with the land. It depicts the traditional two-pronged hoe, an agricultural tool rooted in local farming culture and traditionally used to work the soil around the shoots and roots of the vines.