Valt. Sup. Sassella "Le Coppelle" D.O.C.G. 2020

Awards: Recognitions and evaluations from the main sector guides: AIS "Vitae" ; Viniplus AIS Lombardy; Gold Guide Veronelli's Wines; Vinibuoni d'Italia Guide; Paolo Massobrio's Golosario; Essential Guide to the Wines of Italy by Daniele Cernilli.

History: The name of this wine comes from prehistory…. In fact, the term “coppelle” refers to rounded, circular basins, with a diameter ranging from 3 to 10/12 cm and a depth from 2 to 6 cm. They are often dug out of outcropping rocks, or of erratic boulders brought downstream by the glaciers that have dug and covered our valleys over the last million years. In the vast majority of cases they are "signs" left by prehistoric men in the past millennia; perhaps they were shepherds, who had carved them to facilitate or memorize the count of their herd; or to deposit salt for their goats, or even for fun and pastime. The label of this wine incorporates, with stylized graphic symbols, the characteristics of these prehistoric basins.

Special features: the "coppelle" are closely linked to Caven, the name of our company and of the hamlet of the town of Teglio, where they were found - in the vineyards owned by Caven Wines - several such etchings. However, this Valtellina Superiore Docg Sassella "sinks" its roots in the past, as it is obtained from vines over 60 years old and partly from recently planted vineyards, coming from a clonal selection of Nebbiolo "Chiavennasca" carried out by the Fojanini Foundation.

Why buy it: because it is a wine which, reflecting the characteristics of the area it comes from, has an intense aroma, deriving from the perfect combination of fruity, floral and spicy notes. Vibrant to the sip, being a Nebbiolo, but at the same time characterized by roundness and softness. The ideal product to "approach" Valtellina and its wines.