Valtellina Superiore Sassella Nino Negri 2022
The Sassella by Nino Negri is an intense and structured Valtellina Superiore, the result of "heroic" viticulture that takes place on the steep terraces in the oldest area of the denomination. The aromas of berries, floral accents, toasted notes and slight hints of aromatic herbs create a very typical and territorial bouquet. On the palate, it offers a complex and pleasantly fresh sip, wrapped in a firm tannic structure.
The Valtellina Superiore Sassella by Nino Negri is the wine that expresses the oldest tradition of the territory, with an intense, fresh, and fruity red, born from the vineyards cultivated to the west of the city of Sondrio. On the sunny slopes of the Rhaetian Alps, Nebbiolo has found an ideal territory outside the Piemonte region and produces reds of great elegance, finesse, and freshness. These are mountain wines, the result of grapes that mature slowly and experience significant temperature fluctuations.
The Sassella by Nino Negri is a Valtellina Superiore produced by one of the symbolic wineries of the territory. Since the end of the 19th century, the Negri family has been involved in viticulture in the Valley. The particular east-west orientation of Valtellina allows for a south-facing slope, which enables grape cultivation even in the presence of a cool, typically alpine climate. Thus, a heroic viticulture has emerged, consisting of narrow terraces, carved from the mountainside through centuries of human labor. The steepness of the area does not allow for mechanization of vineyard work, which is all done manually, just as all the harvesting operations are.manual labor for all harvesting operations. Today, Nino Negri manages, in addition to the historic vineyards owned, the plots of 280 conferitors and is one of the most important realities in Valtellina.
The Sassella Valtellina Superiore by Nino Negri is a red suitable for those who love the unique personality of Nebbiolo and want to discover its best expressions away from the lands of Langhe and Alto Piemonte. It is an elegant, intense label that perfectly reflects the area of origin and the varietal characteristics of this great grape variety. The grapes come from vines over 60 years old cultivated in the Sassella subzone. Fermentation takes place in steel at controlled temperature, and the wine rests for at least 12 months in wood before bottling. The color is intense ruby red. The bouquet offers aromas of blueberry, currant, notes of small forest fruits, hints of herbs and mountain flowers, spicy sensations, and delicately toasted notes. The taste is smooth and fragrant, with a prominent tannic texture and a fresh, savory finish. It is the elegant and fruity face of Valtellina.