Marco Ferrari

Overview

Marco Ferrari is a small-production, emerging name in Valtellina, crafting Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo) from the Sassella and Inferno sub-zones. Early reviews are strong — Vinous 94 for the 2021 Sassella, VFTC 92 for the 2020 Inferno — suggesting a producer worth watching as Valtellina gains wider recognition.

Appellations

• Valtellina — Lombardia
  • Sassella — 2019 and 2021 vintages in cellar
  • Inferno — 2020 vintage in cellar

Key Wines

• Valtellina Superiore Sassella — Vinous 94 (2021 vintage)
• Valtellina Superiore Inferno — VFTC 92 (2020 vintage)

Style Notes

In the alpine Valtellina mold — lighter-bodied, mineral-driven Nebbiolo with the characteristic perfume and transparency of the region. Limited production and early critical acclaim position Marco Ferrari alongside Ar.Pe.Pe. as a key Valtellina estate to follow.

My Cellar

3 bottles: Inferno 2020, Sassella 2019, Sassella 2021.

My Tastings

Sources

• VFTC #117 (John Gilman, May-June 2025) — Valtellina section; 2020 Inferno scored 92