Valtellina Superiore Sassella DOCG “PG40”
Red wine from Lombardy
Alcohol:
13,00%
Grape:
Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
Production:
3,000 bottles
Sassella is a red wine made from grapes from the homonymous historical subarea and probably most famous of the Valtellina Superiore appellation: west of Sondrio, from Castione Andevenno to capital, a rugged and sunny area.
PG40 is dedicated to Paganoni Giovanna, mother of the owner, Michele Rigamonti, born in 1940.
The label represents a work by the Milanese artist Luca Pignatelli.
The specification of Valtellina Superiore Sassella requires that it must be obtained from grapes from vineyards having, in the company, the following varietal composition:
View more informationNebbiolo, (locally referred to as Chiavennasca) minimum 90%. Other non-aromatic red grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the province of Sondrio can contribute up to a maximum of 10% of the total.
Vintage: 2015
Tasting note
Aging Potential: '+10 years
Aging: French oak barrels for 12 months, was then aged for another 12 months in steel tanks, then aged in bottle for another 12 months.
Alcohol: 13,00%
Appellation: Valtellina Superiore Sassella DOCG
Bottle size: 0.75
Grape: Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
Harvest: 2015
Pairing: Meat, cheese
Production: 3,000 bottles
Region: Lombardy
Serve: 16-18 °C
Type of wine: Red
La Spia
Among the vineyards of Valtellina was born La Spia, whose name is linked to the eponymous rocky rib located in the sub-area Sassella, a spotting and control post since the time of domination of Graubünden.
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