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Marco Ferrari Sassella Valtellina Superiore

Marco Ferrari Sassella Valtellina Superiore

A vibrant nebbiolo that defies gravity
Marco Ferrari Sassella Valtellina Superiore
75 cl.
2022
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Details
13.50%
Alcohol 13.50%
Lombardia
Production area Lombardia
DOC Valtellina Superiore
Designation of Origin DOC Valtellina Superiore
Marco Ferrari
Winery Marco Ferrari
Contains sulphites
100% Nebbiolo
Varieties 100% Nebbiolo
16.0
Service 16.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Marco Ferrari Sassella Valtellina Superiore 2022

Red wine Aged in wood Respectful agriculture. 18 meses en barrica.

Marco Ferrari Sassella Valtellina Superiore 2022 encapsulates the freshness of its vintage. Visually captivating with its translucent ruby hue, it offers on the nose a vibrant bouquet of ripe cherries and strawberries, accompanied by wild blackberries and a subtle hint of spice reminiscent of white pepper. The presence of delicate floral notes, such as peony, adds an extra allure. On the palate, it reveals an elegant texture with well-integrated tannins, leaving a long, mineral sensation that invites continued enjoyment. This wine is ideal for those seeking a red with character, balancing freshness and depth, distinguished by its sophisticated harmony.

Style Marco Ferrari Sassella Valtellina Superiore
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Game, Charcuterie, Cured cheeses, Red meat

About Marco Ferrari Sassella Valtellina Superiore

Heroic viticulture sounds epic, and rightly so. We are talking about wines born in seemingly impossible locations, where cultivating the vine is a physical and technical challenge that would make even the bravest break a sweat. Vineyards clinging to vertical slopes, stone terraces that seem to defy gravity, and rocky soils that must be worked by hand, with each vine tended to as if it were a treasure. There are no tractors or giant machines here. Everything depends on the strength, patience, and skill of the vintner.

One of the regions where heroic viticulture is at its most expressive is Valtellina, nestled in the heart of the Lombard Alps. A valley that combines history, landscape, and altitude. Between 350 and 650 metres, its terraced vineyards dominate the valley with breathtaking verticality. Sandy, clay, and schist soils mingle with the historic nebbiolo, the local chiavennasca, imparting structure, longevity, and elegance to the wines.

In this almost mythological setting emerges Marco Ferrari, a name that is garnering much attention. After training in the northern Rhône with luminaries like Frank Balthazar, and learning from nebbiolo and syrah legends such as Gonon, Clape, and Thierry Allemand, Marco developed a profound understanding of how to manage vertical and rocky vineyards where mechanisation is impossible. His experience at ArPePe, the benchmark winery of Valtellina, solidified his vision until, in 2021, he decided to embark on his own personal project, applying all he had learned and his passion for heroic vineyards.

This is how he presents us with wines like Marco Ferrari Sassella Valtellina Superiore, a 100% nebbiolo red born in the subzone of Sassella, a spectacular cru situated at 480 metres altitude, with a limited production. Fermented with native yeasts and aged for 24 months in used wood, this wine retains its character intact and perfectly reflects the spirit of the territory: verticality, minerality, strength, and elegance.

Given that in Valtellina greatness is cultivated uphill, Marco Ferrari Sassella Valtellina Superiore is a nebbiolo that defies gravity and invites you to feel the mountain's energy in every sip.



 

2022

Marco Ferrari Sassella Valtellina Superiore 2022 encapsulates the freshness of its vintage. Visually captivating with its translucent ruby hue, it offers on the nose a vibrant bouquet of ripe cherries and strawberries, accompanied by wild blackberries and a subtle hint of spice reminiscent of white pepper. The presence of delicate floral notes, such as peony, adds an extra allure. On the palate, it reveals an elegant texture with well-integrated tannins, leaving a long, mineral sensation that invites continued enjoyment. This wine is ideal for those seeking a red with character, balancing freshness and depth, distinguished by its sophisticated harmony.

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€50.20 VAT inc.

  • We send it to Portugal with CTT Express to your home
  • The shipment for 12 bottles is €8.50 with CTT Express.
  • For orders over €150 shipping is free with CTT Express.