Sassella

The Sassella area, worthy of special interest, is steep, well ventilated and very sunny.
The tiny appezza men ti planted with vines are literally ripped out of the rock. Walking among these terraces, one has the distinct feeling of being in a totally special, almost magical environment; this is the only way to understand its designation. The heat forfeited by the rock during the day is yielded at sunset to the surrounding clusters, which thanks to this produce a rich and structured wine. The aroma is distinctive with hints of raspberry, small fruits, as well as violets and dog rose; the flavor is dry, velvety, robust with a possible streak of hazelnut, with a background of licorice and dried plums.

Appellation of origin: Valtellina Superiore DOCG

Area of production: Region: Lombardy / Province: Sondrio / Municipality: Sondrio

Grapes: Nebbiolo

Training system: Archetto Valtellinese

Yield: 650 g/m2

Soil composition: Sandy clay, little humus and very permeable. 

Alcohol content: 13% vol.

Total acidity: 5.6 g/l

Residual sugar: 1.1 g/l

Serving temperature: 14-16°C

Longevity: 4/5 years

Vinification: Maceration on the skins for 12-15 days in 130 hl stainless steel fermenters with automatic fullers. Three "rack and return" at a controlled temperature of 27°C.

Aging: 12 months in oak barrels.

Tasting notes: Ruby red tending to garnet; characteristic hints of small fruits such as raspberry, but also violet and dog rose; dry, austere, rightly tannic, robust palate with typical hints of hazelnut and dried plums.

Pairings: Excellent with bresaola, first courses (Pizzoccheri), white meats and young cheeses.

Format: 75 cl

Packaging: Cardboard box - 3 bottles