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Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella 'Ultimi Raggi'
Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella 'Ultimi Raggi'
- 100% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo) sourced from the highest point in the Sassella subplot
- 600 meters elevation
- South/southwestern exposure
- The grapes were harvested November 13
- Maceration for 58 days in 50-hectoliter wooden vats
- Aged 39 months in cask
- Refined three years in bottle
- Alcohol 13.5%
- 500 cases produced
- First Vintage 1988
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2016
Country:
Italy
Region:
Lombardia
Appellation:
Valtellina
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-ARP-25-16 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2024-07-04
"Aromas of graphite, game, earth, red cherries and dark berries. Dense palate with dusty yet ripe tannins, refreshing acidity and a medium to full body. A lot of good substance that still needs time to integrate and gain complexity. Drinkable now, but best from 2026."
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2024-03-31
"A lively, graceful red, well-spiced and aromatic, with a skein of incense and potpourri notes winding through cherry and berry fruit flavors. Reveals a savory push of loamy earth, mineral and brambly herbs on the plush finish. "