Valtellina Sassella Grisone Riserva

Valtellina Sassella Grisone Riserva

Wines

This Grisone from Valtellina, which is produced from Nebbiolo harvested only in the best vintage years, boasts all the great characteristics that one would expect in a Riserva version. It has a defining character that wakens the palate with a swath of berry and herbaceous flavors, not to mention the presence of tar, tobacco and vanilla.

Appellation: Valtellina Superiore DOCG Sassella Riserva

Type: Red, dry

Varietal: 100% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo)

Wine Details:

Tasting Notes:

Color: Garnet red.

Bouquet: Thin, ethereal, and deep with hints of leather and tobacco.

Taste: Delicate and dry with velvety tannins and a very long finish.

Alcohol: 13.5-14% (varies with vintage).

Serving Suggestion: Serve at 15/16º C (59/61º F). We recommend you decant the wine and let it ‘breathe’ before serving in a large Nebbiolo glass.

Pairing: Perfect with traditional Valtellina first courses and/or red meat, braised meat, game and cheeses.

Vinyard Notes:

Production Area: Castione Andevenno, Sondrio, Valtellina.

Soil: Sandy limestone.

Winemaking Notes:

Vinification: After careful harvesting by hand, fermentation takes place in small stainless steel containers.

Aging: 28-months in 20hl French oak botti with an additional six months in the bottle before release.