Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella 'Ultimi Raggi', ARPEPE 2016 Bottle:1 Traditional Beaujolais vinification methods are

Traditional Beaujolais vinification methods are used: whole uncrushed bunches of grapes are put into vats allowing intracellular fermentation to begin inside each individual grape

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This beauty can be drunk now or cellared for 12-15 years

A warmer-than-average growing season with consistently dry weather led to an early harvest at optimal ripeness

Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella 'Ultimi Raggi', ARPEPE 2016 Bottle:1 Traditional Beaujolais vinification methods are100% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo) sourced from the highest point in the Sassella subplot 600 meters elevation South southwestern exposure The grapes were harvested November 13 Maceration for 58 days in 50 hectoliter wooden vats Aged 39 months in cask Refined three years in bottle Alcohol 13. 5% 500 cases produced First Vintage 1988