The Sassella area includes
just under 120 hectares of
terraced vineyards between the
municipalities of Castione
Andevenno and Sondrio.
The name Sassella refers to the importance of the particularly iron-rich rocky outcrops on which a smaller layer of earth rests. The altitude of the vineyards ranges from 300 m a.s.l. near the sanctuary of the same name up to 630 m a.s.l. of those in the hamlet of Piatta.
The wines of this area are recognized for their particular elegance and aptitude for aging. Our vineyards are located in the “Grigioni” hamlet (municipality of Castione), in correspondence with the Sassella sanctuary and in Triasso (municipality of Sondrio).
Sassella Vigna degli Apostoli
Valtellina Superiore Docg
First year of production 2013
Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
Municipality of Sondrio, near the Sassella sanctuary
South, 300 m a.s.l.
60 q.li/ha
Aged in 25 hl oak barrels for about 26 months, then racked into
steel tanks for 3 months before bottling. The aging in the bottle takes
place in a dark and cool cellar for at least 36 months before being
placed on the market.
Wine obtained from a single vineyard and produced only in the best
vintages. Intense ruby red colour. Bouquet of cherries, rhubarb with
balsamic notes and hints of alpine herbs. Wine with great structure
and elegance suitable for long aging.
Red meat, game and first courses with elaborate sauces.
16 - 18 ° C in large glasses that enhance its
aromatic profile.
0,75 L
1,5 L
1,5 L
Sassella Riserva
Valtellina Superiore Docg
First year of production 1983
Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
Municipalities of Castione Andevenno and Sondrio
South, 290 - 630 m a.s.l.
60 q.li/ha
In 25 and 56 hl oak barrels for about 24 months. Assemblage in steel
tanks before bottling and left to rest for 2 months. Bottle aging in a
dark and cool cellar for one year before being placed on the market.
Wine produced only in the best vintages. Ruby red colour. Delicate,
ethereal bouquet with hints of walnuts and plums in alcohol. In the
mouth it is particularly harmonious, velvety and persistent.
Wine suitable for long aging
Red meat, fatty fish such as salmon and baked turbot.
16 - 18 ° C in large glasses that enhance its
aromatic profile.
0,375 L
0,75 L
1,5 L
3 L
0,75 L
1,5 L
3 L
Sassella
Valtellina Superiore Docg
First year of production 1925
Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
Municipalities of Castione Andevenno and Sondrio
South, 290 - 630 a.m s.l.
70 q.li/ha
In 25 and 56 hl oak barrels for about 20 months. Pre-bottling assembly in steel tanks for about 2 months. Bottle aging in dark and cool cellars for 6 months before marketing.
Ruby red colour. Delicate bouquet with a prevalence of mineral and blood notes, hints of spices and dried flowers. In the mouth it is harmonious, velvety and sapid.
White and red meat, first courses with elaborate sauces, stewed fish.
16 - 18 ° C in capable glasses that enhance its aromatic profile
0,375 L
0,75 L
0,75 L
