Ascesa Valtellina Superiore DOCG

The Ascesa Valtellina Superiore is a blend of two vineyards from the Sasella and Grumello sub-regions, grown at altitudes exceeding 1300 feet. These mountain elevations can be destructive to the growing season, but Fabrizio Testa is able to ripen the fruit to perfection. Although vines have been planted on these slopes since at least the 5th century, Valtellina's most prophetic grape, Nebbiolo (locally called Chiavennasca), was not planted until the early 1800's. This is one of the few places outside of Piemonte where Nebbiolo performs well, and the wines are typically lighter in style.

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The Superiore has beautiful aromas of plum, coriander, wood ear mushroom, strawberry and clove. With the introduction of oak (15% new), we see the effect that barrels and time have on a wine.  It puts on pounds of muscle yet softens the wine at the same time. It’s all about texture. It has a milk chocolate flavor in the mouth, which finishes slightly drier with vanilla and orange pith. A great mid-weight wine that pairs with a variety of foods, but especially with Charcuterie, roast tenderloin or mushroom dishes. 100% Nebbiolo grown on terraced hillsides of thin granite and schist topsoil over solid rock. 10 barrels produced.