Ascesa Valtellina Superiore Riserva Contrada Moroni

In a long east-west valley, bordered by mountain peaks on both sides, lies a unique wine region named Valtellina.  The absence of too little snow on the south-facing slopes has allowed grape cultivation since at least the fifth century. Among the five prominent hills – Sassella, Inferno, Grumello, Valgella, and Marrogia – Sassella is often hailed as the finest, leading to its official demarcation in 1998. The grapes used in crafting the Ascesa Superior Riserva hail from the quaint hamlet of Moroni, situated just above the designated zone. Considered too cool to fully ripen grapes 25 years ago, this area is now proving to be the freshest part of the hill.

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Originally intended for the Superiore blend, these Nebbiolo grapes were deemed so exceptional that they were vinified separately. Distinguished by their heightened freshness and acidity, they deliver ripe, long-lasting tannins and exquisite red fruit notes. This wine exhibits a lighter body compared to a traditional Superiore, but with a more extended finish. Adhering to DOC regulations, the wine undergoes a two-year aging process in oak barrels (30% new), followed by an additional year and a half of bottle aging. This extended maturation imparts captivating balsamic and dried rose aromas to the final product.