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Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella 'Vigna Regina'

Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella 'Vigna Regina'

Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella Vigna Regina ARPEPE

100% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo) sourced from the Sassella subplot at an altitude of 450-550 meters with a south/southeastern exposure.  Maceration takes place over 67 days in 50-hectoliter wooden vats.  The wine is aged 39 months in a combination of large barrels and concrete tanks.

 

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
2005
Country:
Italy
Region:
Lombardia
Appellation:
Valtellina
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable

Sizes Available

Magnum IT-ARP-24-05M 3/1500ml
3L (Jeroboam) IT-ARP-24-05J 1/3000ml

Resources

Press & Reviews

Vinous
Score
92
Date
[no Date]
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
[no Date]

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

2016
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2024-07-04
"Intense floral nose of red and dark fruit, with a slightly peppery, almost meaty character. There is a lot of stony minerality. Tight-knit structure with fruit and acidity that are crisp and zesty, ripe tannins, a velvety texture and a medium body. Good cherry fruit finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2026."
2016
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2024-03-31
"Shows a zesty, fragrant layer of milled pepper and chopped rosemary accenting flavors of cherry, raspberry and leather. This red's detailed flavor range is integrated with bright acidity and firm, fine-grained tannins."
2013
Wine Enthusiast
Score
96
Date
2022-11-01
"Loaded with finesse and energy and still youthfully austere, this linear, structured red offers tart cranberry, blood orange and star anise sensations. A vein of salty mineral provides the backdrop while fine-grained tannins provide elegant structure and support. Racy acidity keeps it balanced. Give it time to fully develop and blossom into even more of a beauty. Drink 2025†2035. "
2013
Wine Advocate
Score
95
Date
2021-02-26
2013
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2022-03-31
2013
Gambero Rosso
Score
3
Date
2020-12-04
2009
Wine Enthusiast
Score
97
Date
[no Date]
2009
Decanter
Score
96
Date
[no Date]
2009
Vinous
Score
95
Date
[no Date]
2007
Wine Enthusiast
Score
96
Date
[no Date]
2007
Wine Spectator
Score
96
Date
[no Date]
2007
Vinous
Score
90
Date
[no Date]