Valtellina Superiore Sassella "VIGNA DEGLI APOSTOLI" DOCG Aldo Rainoldi
| Sommelier score | 94/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | Aldo Rainoldi |
| Denomination | Sassella Docg |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Grapes | 100% Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) |
| Alcohol content | 13,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | SO/100 |
| Winery headquarter | Aldo Rainoldi - Chiuro (SO) - Via Stelvio, 128 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Pasta with meat sauce, Tagliatelle with mushrooms, Roast meat, Gnocchi al ragù, Scallops with mushrooms, Fillet with green pepper, Hard cheese |
| Region | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Valtellina Superiore |
This Valtellina red wine is obtained from the use of a single grape variety, Nebbiolo, and is produced exclusively in the best vintages. The vinification and aging phase of this fine wine from the Aldo Rainoldi winery is particular too: the grapes harvested in the vineyards located in the municipality of Sondrio are pressed and following maturation and placed in oak barrels of 25 hl for a duration of about 26 months; Subsequently, a 3-month stay in steel takes place before the wine is bottled. For 36 months this fine red wine ages in the bottle in dark and cool cellars and is then ready to be marketed.
Characteristics of this Valtellinese wine
The organoleptic test shows an intense ruby red color and an olfactory bouquet of cherries, rhubarb and balsamic notes. On the palate it is characterized by a good structure.
Suggested food pairings while tasting this red wine
Try it with first and second courses based on game and meat. Serve at a temperature of 16-18 ° C in large glasses to favor oxygenation and enjoy the aromatic profile to the fullest.
