Valtellina Superiore DOCG "Sassella" Riserva - Balgera

The Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva by Balgera is a sumptuous and elegant red wine produced using Nebbiolo, Chiavennasca grapes from vineyards on calcareous and pebbly soils. After choosing the best batches of grapes, and making the soft pressing of the same, fermentation takes place in steel containers with maceration on the skins that lasts about 12-14 days. Aging takes place 2 years in large oak barrels and then 2 years in small barrels. Before marketing it rests 12 months in the bottle. The Sassella reserve has a bright garnet red color. On the nose aromas of red fruits and flowers, with spicy notes. On the palate it is enveloping and aristocratic with silky tannins. Very long and fine finish.

Service

We taste Sassella Riserva to a 16/18 ° temperature in large ballon glasses. Wine to be drunk immediately, but left to rest in the cellar for a few years can give great sensations.

Pairings

Sassella Riserva wine that accompanies red meat, hard cheese, try it with the classic pizzoccheri Valtellina.

Cellar: Balgera

The Valtellina is crossed, in its central part, 40 Km of terraced vineyards. 2400 km of dry stone walls run along the Rhaetian of the Central Alps. ancient and spectacular human work that goes back to before 1000 d.c. The center of this prestigious viticulture Chiuro. Here are the Cellars Balgera, who are based in the ancient residence of the noble Quadrio. Already since 1885 the company's founder Peter Balgera, traded the wines of Valtellina in neighboring Switzerland. He was succeeded by Leo Balgera, which continued production and export. The son Gianfranco built new cellars evolving and improving production techniques, aging and bottling. Today continues the activities winemaker Paul Balgera flanked by the fifth generation: The winemaker Luca and Matteo expert. Still they operate together in the sign of the tradition of '' ancient know how to make wine ". And 'continuous improvement of winemaking techniques and the modernization of the winery facilities. The wine range was gradually expanded in various quality, purity by making wine in a great variety: Nebbiolo. Responding to the continuous market needs by diversifying their wines in taste and scents.