{"product_id":"nino-negri-sassella-valtellina-superiore-le-tense-2022","title":"Nino Negri Sassella Valtellina Superiore Le Tense 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe Tense Sassella Valtellina Superiore Nino Negri is a red wine with Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin from Lombardy, made from Nebbiolo grapes, locally known as Chiavennasca, aged in French oak barrels and displaying a bright garnet colour. On the nose, aromas of raspberry and black cherry emerge, enhanced by notes of violet, sweet spices and a delicate hint of orange zest. On the palate, it reveals a \u003cstrong\u003estructured body\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by \u003cstrong\u003eripe tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and a pronounced savouriness. The sip evolves harmoniously with echoes of red fruit and spices, finishing with a \u003cstrong\u003epersistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for roasted meats or game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the Minè, Chiesa Sassella and Grigioni-Cà Bianca vineyards, located in the historic Sassella subzone within Valtellina. In this context of \u003cstrong\u003eheroic viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e, the vines grow between 300 and 450 metres above sea level, benefiting from perfect sun exposure. The roots explore an ancient rocky terroir, characterised by \u003cstrong\u003estony soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, sandy and shallow, shaped by the typical dry-stone walls. The dry nature and low fertility of the soil limit the vigour of the plant, giving the bunches the \u003cstrong\u003edistinctive structure\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Lombard Alpine slope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe harvest, carried out by hand at the beginning of October, involves vines trained using the Valtellina arch technique. The process includes \u003cstrong\u003etemperature-controlled fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e with a five-day maceration, followed by a period in stainless steel. Ageing lasts about twenty months, carried out in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e and barriques, to refine the wine's texture before resting in the bottle. The name of the cuvée recalls the period of the Three Leagues' rule, when the most precious vineyards were called \"tense\" and protected by \u003cstrong\u003earbostrari guardians\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming the exceptional agricultural value of these lands.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name of this refined \u003cstrong\u003epure Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e recalls an ancient Valtellina tradition dating back to the rule of the Three Leagues. The most prestigious vineyards were known as “tense”, as they were protected by arbostrari guardians, a testament to their immense value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nino Negri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48574527635627,"sku":"63375","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-be\/products\/nino-negri-sassella-valtellina-superiore-le-tense-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}