Winery MenegolaSassella Riserva
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
The Sassella Riserva of the Winery Menegola is in the top 5 of wines of Valtellina Superiore.
Taste structure of the Sassella Riserva from the Winery Menegola
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sassella Riserva of Winery Menegola in the region of Lombardia is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Sassella Riserva of Winery Menegola in the region of Lombardia often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Sassella Riserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Sassella Riserva
Original food and wine pairings with Sassella Riserva
The Sassella Riserva of Winery Menegola matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of brazilian feijoada, pumpkin and courgette lasagne or rice with paprika and merguez.
Details and technical informations about Winery Menegola's Sassella 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 Riserva from Winery Menegola are 2012, 2011, 0, 2013 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery Menegola
The Winery Menegola is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 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: Female
Characterizes wines whose pleasantness results from elegance and finesse rather than power.
