Valtellina Superiore Sassella DOCG “PG40” 2012
Red wine from Lombardy
Alcohol:
13,00%
Grape:
Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
Production:
3,000 bottles
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.
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.
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: 2012
The vintage has been characterized by a swing weather pattern. In spring cold thermal excursions were responsible for a drop in yield of DOCG Sassella compared to previous vintages. The warm months of July and August allowed the phenological phases to the best, followed by a rather rainy and cool September, with thermal excursions that favored the coloring of the grapes and the parameters of ripening. It is to be considered a late vintage, qualitatively very interesting.
Tasting note
Aging Potential: 10 years
Aging: Stainless steel for 6 months and subsequently in French oak barrels for 36 months. Then the wine aged in bottle for further 6 months.
Alcohol: 13,00%
Appellation: Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Bottle size: 0.75
Grape: Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
Harvest: 2012
Pairing: Roasted red meat, mature cheeses.
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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