NINO NEGRI VALTELLINA SUP SASSELLA LE TENSE 2020. 750 ML/14%. X 3

Le Tense is obtained from grapes coming exclusively from the Sassella subzone. During the Swiss domination (1512 – 1797), the best vineyards were “tense”, that is “protected”, by armed guardians: they thus became the most celebrated vineyards. This selection of vines produces a wine that expresses the character of the land: ancient stones and rocks that represent the terroir of Sassella. Ageing for two years, one of which in french oak large vats and barriques .

Grape: Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)

Appellation: Sassella Valtellina Superiore DOCG

Tasting: Bright ruby hue, accompanied by a complex nose with alluring raspberry notes and hints of roses and violet with sweet spices and notes of orange peel and candied fruit; full-bodied palate and ripe tannins in evidence. Full flavoured wine, with lingering notes of red berries and sweet spices in a long finish