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Valtellina Superiore Sassella 'Ultimi Raggi'

Valtellina Superiore Sassella 'Ultimi Raggi'

Valtellina Superiore Sassella Ultimi Raggi
  • 100% 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

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
2007
Country:
Italy
Region:
Lombardia
Appellation:
Valtellina
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable

Sizes Available

Full Bottle IT-ARP-25-07 6/750ml
Magnum IT-ARP-25-07M 3/1500ml
3L (Jeroboam) IT-ARP-25-07J 1/3000ml

Resources

Press & Reviews

Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
Vinous
Score
91
Date
Wine Enthusiast
Score
90
Date

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

2016
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2024-07-04
"Aromas of graphite, game, earth, red cherries and dark berries. Dense palate with dusty yet ripe tannins, refreshing acidity and a medium to full body. A lot of good substance that still needs time to integrate and gain complexity. Drinkable now, but best from 2026."
2016
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2024-03-31
"A lively, graceful red, well-spiced and aromatic, with a skein of incense and potpourri notes winding through cherry and berry fruit flavors. Reveals a savory push of loamy earth, mineral and brambly herbs on the plush finish. "
2013
Decanter
Score
95
Date
2020-11-01
2013
Vinous
Score
93+
Date
2022-03-31
2009
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2009
Wine Enthusiast
Score
95
Date
2009
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2006
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2016-04-01