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Rosso di Valtellina Chiavennasca 2022
Light ruby red , wide light pink rim . On the nose quite floral and aromatic , with spicy red pepper , rose and raspberry notes . On the palate juicy red fruits , strawberry , raspberry and some fresh thyme and sage . Fresh acidity and light, slightly chalky tannins . Medium length , with herbal and red fruit touches . This is drinking well now, and will be best over the next 2-3 years whilst the fruit remains fresh and vibrant . A good , though quite simple , entry level wine from this producer . — a month ago
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Riserva Vigna Regina Sassella Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 2001
dried berries, hint of mushroom, alpine freshness. Wait 30 min and woohoo — 10 days ago
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Riserva Rocce Rosse Sassella Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 1996
Delicious with hints of pepper and earthy tones, with a touch of fruit on the finish. — a month ago
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Riserva Buon Consiglio Grumello Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 2013
Beautiful wine, cherry, black tea, soil and floral tones, soft and generous for a Valtellina nebbiolo, a bit overshadowed by the more structured Sassella bottling — 5 months ago
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Riserva Ultimi Raggi Sassella Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 2016
The 16’ Ultimi Raggi, though impressive, just had to bow out to the Vrana Petra. Both shared vibrant red fruit aromas and dried florals, but the Ultimi Raggi leaned into richer, plummy notes with chocolate, nutty warmth, and a balsamic edge. On the palate, both wines were similarly intense, yet the Vrana Petra’s mineral-driven elegance outpaced the Ultimi Raggi’s richness. Towards the end of the night, the Ultimi Raggi’s austere tannins became very pronounced, rendering it a bit more challenging to drink. Both excellent wines, but in it was the Vrana Petra that took the cake at this stage with its clarity and poise. I can’t say this wasn’t expected though, given the Ultimi Raggi’s late-harvest nature. If anything, it did provide excellent context for the “Barolo of Greece” claims attached to the Vrana Petra. — a month ago
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Fiamme Antiche Inferno Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 2019
Light but powerful, I think it has room to grow. — 2 months ago
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Ultimi Raggi Sassella Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 2009
Notably firmer and more deeply pitched than the Grumello. Sassella all the way from now on — 5 months ago
David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Beautiful, engaging nose. Full bloom, pink & red roses, cherry hard candy, layered, soft spice, dark cherries, strawberries, raspberries, light herbal notes, hint of bubble gum.
Pretty, ripe, juicy palate. Fruits are light; raspberries, cherries, strawberries and blackberries & black raspberry hues. Wet river stone, dry limestone powder, more pronounced dark, dry tannins, dry herbs, dark spice with some heat, light, dry tobacco notes, barrel dust, bright red & pink roses, magnificent acidity with a very pleasant elegant, polished finish that lands on spice and lasts 90 seconds.
Really good value and one to pick up. — 15 days ago