Valtellina Superiore Ascesa

Valtellina Superiore is a red wine by Ascesa from Lombardy, Italy, sold under the Valtellina DOCG denomination. It is made from Nebbiolo Chiavennasca and bottled at 13.5% alcohol.

Category

Red Wines

Winery

Ascesa

Region

Lombardy

Denomination

Valtellina DOCG

Alcohol

13.5%

Grape varieties

Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca 100%)

Vineyard

From the Grumello area (380-420 meters above sea level) and Sassella (400-430 meters above sea level)

Vinification

Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maceration on the skins for 22 days

Aging

12 months in barriques (75% of 3rd-4th passage and 25% new)

Formats

75 cl bottle

Notes

Contains sulfites