Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella 'Ultimi Raggi', ARPEPE 2016 Bottle:1 The palate is fresh and

The palate is fresh and vibrant

floral and exotic fruits

The finish is long and leaves a pleasant pear bitters sensation

This beauty can be drunk now or cellared for 12-15 years

A warmer-than-average growing season with consistently dry weather led to an early harvest at optimal ripeness

Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella 'Ultimi Raggi', ARPEPE 2016 Bottle:1 The palate is fresh and100% 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