Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella 'Ultimi Raggi', ARPEPE 2016 Bottle:1 The 2015 A

The 2015 A

Subtly integrated aromas of roasted strawberry and charcoal show on the nose of this blend of all five major Bordelaise varieties

The palate is fresh and vibrant

Traditional Beaujolais vinification methods are used: whole uncrushed bunches of grapes are put into vats allowing intracellular fermentation to begin inside each individual grape

Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella 'Ultimi Raggi', ARPEPE 2016 Bottle:1 The 2015 A100% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo) sourced from the highest point in the Sassella subplot 600 meters elevation South southwestern exposure The grapes were harvested November 13 Maceration for 58 days in 50 hectoliter wooden vats Aged 39 months in cask Refined three years in bottle Alcohol 13. 5% 500 cases produced First Vintage 1988