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Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella 'Vigna Regina'
Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella 'Vigna Regina'
100% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo) sourced from the Sassella subplot at an altitude of 450-550 meters with a south/southeastern exposure. Maceration takes place over 67 days in 50-hectoliter wooden vats. The wine is aged 39 months in a combination of large barrels and concrete tanks.
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2005
Country:
Italy
Region:
Lombardia
Appellation:
Valtellina
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
Magnum | IT-ARP-24-05M | 3/1500ml |
3L (Jeroboam) | IT-ARP-24-05J | 1/3000ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
92
Date
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2016
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2024-07-04
"Intense floral nose of red and dark fruit, with a slightly peppery, almost meaty character. There is a lot of stony minerality. Tight-knit structure with fruit and acidity that are crisp and zesty, ripe tannins, a velvety texture and a medium body. Good cherry fruit finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2026."
2016
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2024-03-31
"Shows a zesty, fragrant layer of milled pepper and chopped rosemary accenting flavors of cherry, raspberry and leather. This red's detailed flavor range is integrated with bright acidity and firm, fine-grained tannins."
2013
Wine Enthusiast
Score
96
Date
2022-11-01
"Loaded with finesse and energy and still youthfully austere, this linear, structured red offers tart cranberry, blood orange and star anise sensations. A vein of salty mineral provides the backdrop while fine-grained tannins provide elegant structure and support. Racy acidity keeps it balanced. Give it time to fully develop and blossom into even more of a beauty. Drink 2025†2035. "
2013
Wine Advocate
Score
95
Date
2021-02-26
2013
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2022-03-31
2013
Gambero Rosso
Score
3
Date
2020-12-04
2009
Wine Enthusiast
Score
97
Date
2009
Decanter
Score
96
Date
2009
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2007
Wine Enthusiast
Score
96
Date
2007
Wine Spectator
Score
96
Date
2007
Vinous
Score
90
Date