VIGNA SASSOROSSO Valtellina Superiore DOCG Grumello
Vigna Sassorosso is situated on a rocky prominence detached from the rest of the mountainside and which over the centuries has been completely eroded by the glacier. The few centimetres of soil available has meant that the vines have had to spread their roots into the parent rock giving birth to a wine of great elegance. The 2021 vintage was characterized by a peculiar weather pattern, which began with a cold spring and low rainfall that resulted in a severe delay in the phenological development of the vine. The summer began with alternating hot and dry periods and cool and wet periods. Thanks to a constant water supply and ideal temperature ranges, Nebbiolo arrived at harvest in excellent ripening conditions
The distinctive character of the parent rock comes across strongly in the wine beginning with its bright ruby red colour of great transparency tending towards garnet. On the nose reminiscent of small red fruit such as blackberry, currant, cherry and raspberry with fresh, floral notes of violet and rose and a finish of wild berries. A dense and silky tannic structure on the palate with savory entry and long lasting finish. A wine of great austerity and purity with considerable potential for ageing.
Pasta dishes, white and red meat and medium mature cheeses.
Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
The Grumello zone of “ Vigna Sassorosso ”
13.5% vol.
