Winery PlozzaLa Scala Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella
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).
The La Scala Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella of the Winery Plozza is in the top 30 of wines of Valtellina Superiore.
Taste structure of the La Scala Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella from the Winery Plozza
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the La Scala Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella of Winery Plozza in the region of Lombardia is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with La Scala Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella
Pairings that work perfectly with La Scala Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella
Original food and wine pairings with La Scala Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella
The La Scala Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella of Winery Plozza matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of shepherd's pie (quebec!), blanquette of lamb or potjevleesch (meat in a pot).
Details and technical informations about Winery Plozza's La Scala Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella.
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 La Scala Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella from Winery Plozza are 2007, 2010, 0, 2009 and 2008.
Informations about the Winery Plozza
The Winery Plozza is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 69 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: Net
Said of a frank wine with well-defined characteristics.
