Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella 'Ultimi Raggi', ARPEPE 2016 Bottle:1 caramel and whipped cream

caramel and whipped cream

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

The finish is long and leaves a pleasant pear bitters sensation

floral and exotic fruits

Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella 'Ultimi Raggi', ARPEPE 2016 Bottle:1 caramel and whipped cream100% 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