Rainoldi
Valtellina Superiore Sassella Nebbiolo 2023
| Denomination | DOCG Valtellina Superiore Sassella |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | After a slow maceration at controlled temperature, it matures for two years in Slavonian oak barrels. The refinement in bottle takes place in dark, cool cellars for at least one year before being released to the market. |
- DOCG Designation: Valtellina Superiore Sassella 2023, still red wine from Lombardy
- Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) from south-facing vineyards between 250 and 630 metres
- Ageing: 20-24 months in Slavonian oak, followed by steel and 6-12 months in bottle
- Aromatic profile: mineral and spicy notes, dried flowers and plum; velvety and savoury taste
- Serving: 14-16°C, decant for 1 hour; ageing potential of 5-10 years
Description
What kind of wine it is
Rainoldi Valtellina Superiore Sassella is a red wine from Lombardy, an organic expression of Nebbiolo grapes. With its ruby hue, it reveals a delicate bouquet with mineral and spicy notes, accompanied by dried flowers and hints of plum. On the palate, it is harmonious, characterised by a typical velvety and savoury texture. After decanting, it pairs excellently with red meats, game, mature cheeses and stewed fish.
Where it comes from
The production area covers the municipalities of Castione Andevenno and Sondrio, within the Sassella subzone in Valtellina. The vines benefit from a southern exposure and are situated between 250 and 630 metres above sea level. The plants grow on a very rocky soil, shallow and sub-acidic in nature. This unique Alpine environment ensures gradual ripening and defines the wine's saline profile, enhancing the characteristics of the mountain terroir.
How it is produced
Production begins in October with a careful manual harvest. This is followed by a slow maceration at a controlled temperature, after which the wine matures in Slavonian oak barrels for about two years. A subsequent blending in stainless steel tanks for two months precedes a lengthy bottle ageing, carried out in dark, cool cellars for a period ranging from six to twelve months before release.
History and Curiosities
Since 1925, the Rainoldi winery has been producing the prestigious Valtellina Superiore DOCG Sassella, an elegant, organic and sustainable red wine. Born from a meticulous manual harvest of Nebbiolo grapes grown on rocky, south-facing soils, this wine expresses the authentic soul of the Lombardy region. Maturation for two years in Slavonian oak barrels and subsequent ageing in the bottle give the wine a delicate and fruity profile. On the palate, it offers a velvety and savoury sip, capable of evolving over time with extraordinary harmony.
Tasting notes
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Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1925
- Oenologist: Aldo Rainoldi
- Bottles produced: 220.000
- Hectares: 10
At the beginning of the "Casa vinicola Aldo Rainoldi" the firm enjoyed a period of outstanding success characterised by the development of foreign markets thanks to wines thet were the result of both a careful selection in the vineyard and refined wine-making expertise.
At the moment, the company's headquarters are in Chiuro, the true wine-producing heart of the Valtellina, and the company is based on the longstanding commitment of the Rainoldi family.
In addition to the production of grapes in its own vineyards, the wine estate also buys grapes from small local wine-growers, who are constantly monitored by a highly trusted company tchnician, so that the winery can produce up to 200.000 bottles per yesr. Read more
| Name | Rainoldi Valtellina Superiore Sassella Nebbiolo 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Valtellina Superiore DOCG |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Rainoldi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Since 1925, the Rainoldi winery has been producing the prestigious Valtellina Superiore DOCG Sassella, an elegant, organic and sustainable red wine. Born from a meticulous manual harvest of Nebbiolo grapes grown on rocky, south-facing soils, this wine expresses the authentic soul of the Lombardy region. Maturation for two years in Slavonian oak barrels and subsequent ageing in the bottle give the wine a delicate and fruity profile. On the palate, it offers a velvety and savoury sip, capable of evolving over time with extraordinary harmony. |
| Origin | Municipalities of Castione Andevenno and Sondrio (SO) |
| Soil composition | Very rocky, shallow, with a typically sub-acid reaction |
| Harvest | First week of October (manual harvest) |
| Production technique | Slow maceration at controlled temperature; maturation for about 20–24 months in Slavonian oak barrels; blending in stainless steel tanks for 2 months; ageing in bottle in dark, cool cellars for at least 6–12 months |
| Wine making | Slow maceration at controlled temperature; maturation for approximately 20–24 months in Slavonian oak barrels of 25 and 56 hectolitres; blending before bottling in stainless steel tanks for 2 months; ageing in bottle in dark, cool cellars for at least 6–12 months (up to a year) before release. |
| Aging | After a slow maceration at controlled temperature, it matures for two years in Slavonian oak barrels. The refinement in bottle takes place in dark, cool cellars for at least one year before being released to the market. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |