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Valt. Sup. Sassella Riserva "La Priora" D.O.C.G. 2016
€29.50
Tax included
Special features: the Nebbiolo “Chiavennasca” grapes used by Caven Vini to produce this wine come from the “Sassella” area of Valtellina Superiore Docg. We are at the gates of Sondrio, in the municipalities of Castione Andevenno and the provincial capital itself, as well as some small "fractions" located at an altitude ranging between 400 and 500 meters above sea level. The vineyards of this area benefit more, compared to those of the other areas, from the positive influence of the "breva", the typical wind coming from Lake Como, dry and temperate, which acts as a "thermoregulator" not only for the Sassella but also for the rest of the vineyards.
Produced in Italy - Contains sulfites - Alcohol content: 13,50% vol.
Awards: Mondial des Vins Extremes / Cervim Valle d'Aosta silver medal. Awards and evaluations from the main sector guides: Guide to Italian wines Gambero Rosso (2 glasses); AIS “Vitae”; Viniplus AIS Lombardy; Gold Guide Veronelli's Wines; Vinibuoni d'Italia Guide; Paolo Massobrio's Golosario; Essential Guide to Italian Wines by Daniele Cernilli.
History: "La Priora": this is the name that Caven Vini wanted to give to its Valtellina Superiore Docg Sassella Riserva. The name indicates "that which proceeds by excellence, dignity and always deserves to be first". And so are the historic vineyards owned by Caven Vini, built in terraces on stony soils (hence the name of the area, Sassella also derives), obtained in ancient times by our ancestors, contending for space with the living rock.
Special features: the Nebbiolo “Chiavennasca” grapes used by Caven Vini to produce this wine come from the “Sassella” area of Valtellina Superiore Docg. We are at the gates of Sondrio, in the municipalities of Castione Andevenno and the provincial capital itself, as well as some small "fractions" located at an altitude ranging between 400 and 500 meters above sea level. The vineyards of this area benefit more, compared to those of the other areas, from the positive influence of the "breva", the typical wind coming from Lake Como, dry and temperate, which acts as a "thermoregulator" not only for the Sassella but also for the rest of the vineyards.
Why buy it: because it is "guaranteed" by the fact that the grapes used to produce it come exclusively from vineyards owned by Caven Vini. The ideal product to "approach" Valtellina and its wines. Ready to "excite" you immediately .... as well as to be "kept" with care over the years, having a long aging potential and promising to amaze you even more after having given it the right "time" for evolution. Being a "Riserva", we offer it only in the best years, when the quality of the grapes is the highest.
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Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca), Pignola and Rossola cultivated with modified Valtellina arch |
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Vineyards cultivated in the production areas of Valtellina Superiore Sassella DOCG: Sondrio and Castione Andevenno in predominantly sandy, permeable and moderately deep soils |
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300-400 m a.s.l |
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Maceration on the skins for about 12 days. Minimum aging of 12 months in small oak barrels. The total ageing period according to the production disciplinary must be at least 36 months. |
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Ruby red with garnet hues. Fine and intense aroma that recalls dried red flowers fruit jam and balsamic notes. Dry, warm with good softness and well integrated tannic texture. Wine produced only in the best years. |
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Typical Valtellina dishes, red meats, game and aged cheeses |
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18-20 °C in a balloon glass |
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0,75 L |