Winery BalgeraSassella Valtellina Superiore Riserva
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Sassella Valtellina Superiore Riserva from the Winery Balgera
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sassella Valtellina Superiore Riserva of Winery Balgera in the region of Lombardia is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Sassella Valtellina Superiore Riserva of Winery Balgera in the region of Lombardia often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Sassella Valtellina Superiore Riserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Sassella Valtellina Superiore Riserva
Original food and wine pairings with Sassella Valtellina Superiore Riserva
The Sassella Valtellina Superiore Riserva of Winery Balgera matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of thai beef curry, rack of lamb with antiboise sauce or wild boar stew (without marinade or wine).
Details and technical informations about Winery Balgera's Sassella Valtellina Superiore Riserva.
Discover the grape variety: Nebbiolo
Austere, noble reds, pale in colour and quick to turn garnet, with powerful tannins and high acidity, showing aromas of sour cherry, faded rose, tar, white truffle, leather and balsamic notes with age. Outstanding ageing potential. Absolute star of Piedmont with Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG, also in Roero, Gattinara, Ghemme and Valtellina (Chiavennasca). A late-ripening Italian variety among the world's greatest.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sassella Valtellina Superiore Riserva from Winery Balgera are 2005, 2001, 2006, 2004 and 2002.
Informations about the Winery Balgera
The Winery Balgera is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Valtellina Superiore to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Valtellina Superiore
Alpine Lombardy DOCG along the Swiss border (Sondrio): signature Nebbiolo red king (≥90%, locally Chiavennasca) — deep ruby robe evolving to garnet with hallmark notes of dried cherry, pencil lead, tar, rose and tobacco, fine tannins and harmonious structure, a precision and alpine mineral profile. Sub-zones Grumello, Inferno, Sassella, Valgella. DOCG, south-facing granitic terraces, 24-month ageing (12 in wood), Riserva 36 months.
The wine region of Lombardia
Three poles. Franciacorta DOCG, Italy's answer to Champagne: elegant brioche traditional-method sparklers (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc), fine bubble and mineral profile. Alpine Valtellina: Nebbiolo (alias Chiavennasca) with fine tannins and red fruits, powerful Sforzato passito. Oltrepò Pavese: fresh Pinot Noir and fruity-sparkling Bonarda.
The word of the wine: Hairy Grenache
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