Fratelli Polatti Valtellina Superiore Sassella is an exceptional dry red DOCG wine from Lombardy, Italy. Made from 100% Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) grapes, it presents an intense ruby red color. The nose offers an ethereal bouquet with notes of dried rose, violet, and licorice. The palate is dry, savory, and harmonious, with fine tannins and a persistent finish. With 13.5% vol., it's aged in oak barrels and served at 16-18°C. Perfect with red meats and aged cheeses.
Italy - Lombardy Dry Red Wine DOCG Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) 100%
Fratelli Polatti Valtellina Superiore Sassella - 2021 750 ml
34.30 €
Colour
Intense ruby red with garnet reflections, slight orange hues with age.
Bouquet
Elegant and ethereal bouquet, with notes of dried rose, violet, licorice, cloves, and balsamic accents.
Taste
Dry, savory, harmonious, with fine but well-present tannins and a long, persistent, slightly spicy finish.
Alcohol content
13.5% vol.
Type of glass
Large glass, Burgundy or Gran Balon type, to appreciate its complexity.
Pairings
Ideal with roasted red meats, noble game, succulent braised dishes, and aged mountain cheeses.
Refinement
Long period in large oak barrels and subsequent bottle aging for optimal balance.
Vinification
Fermentation in steel at controlled temperature with long maceration. Malolactic fermentation followed by wood aging.
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