Casa Vinicola Nera SASSELLA DOCG Valtellina Lombardia

Maturing, mid-red colour, ethereal complex perfume with hints of mountain flowers. Smooth palate, stylish with good tannins and subtle, spicy flavours on the finish (12 x 75 cl)

Red garnet in colour, ethereal bouquet, smooth and austere (12 x 75 cl)

Made from selected grapes dried on mats, this mature, deep garnet red wine has a concentrated, rich aroma with hints of violet. The palate is very full, soft and velvety with a long, tarry finish (12 x 75 cl)

Mature, garnet red colour. Complex, ethereal nose with perfumes of sweet spice and tar. Elegant, smooth palate with ripe fruit and a fine, tannic finish (12 x 75 cl)

Casa Vinicola Nera SOREL delle Terrazze Retiche di Sondrio IGT Valtellina Lombardia from Italy, Lombardy, Valtellina by Casa Vinicola Nera (6 x 75 cl)

Sassella is the second, in size, of the four sub-zones of the DOCG Valtellina Superiore: about 150 hectares, from Castione Andevenno to the gates of Sondrio. The name comes from the chapel of Sassella at the base of the headland of the same name. A blend of 90% Chiavennasca ; 10% Pignola Valtellina and Pinot Nero from selected vineyards in the sub-zone of Sassella at 350-500 metres altitude. The ripe grapes, harvested between the middle of October and early November, are vinified by the traditional red wine method, with ten days maceration of the skins in the must; the fermentation takes place at 28-30°C. The new wine stays in stainless steel tanks until March; then matures for 12 months in Slavonian oak vats and it rests in bottle for at least three months. Ruby red colour with garnet hues and an intense, elegant bouquet with hints of raspberry preserve, resin and tar with suggestions of dried flowers and of cloves. A dry, firm, balanced flavour with a distinctive, lingering aftertaste of prunes and toasted almonds make this a wine to savour. (6 x 75 cl)

Sassella is the second, in size, of the four sub-zones of the DOCG Valtellina Superiore: about 150 hectares, from Castione Andevenno to the gates of Sondrio. The name comes from the chapel of Sassella at the base of the headland of the same name. A blend of 90% Chiavennasca ; 10% Pignola Valtellina and Pinot Nero from selected vineyards in the sub-zone of Sassella at 350-500 metres altitude. The ripe grapes, harvested between the middle of October and early November, are vinified by the traditional red wine method, with ten days maceration of the skins in the must; the fermentation takes place at 28-30°C. The new wine stays in stainless steel tanks until March; then matures for 12 months in Slavonian oak vats and it rests in bottle for at least three months. Ruby red colour with garnet hues and an intense, elegant bouquet with hints of raspberry preserve, resin and tar with suggestions of dried flowers and of cloves. A dry, firm, balanced flavour with a distinctive, lingering aftertaste of prunes and toasted almonds make this a wine to savour.

Deep ruby red with garnet reflections. A light bouquet with scent of marasca cherry, complex mixed spicy notes with undertones of cinnamon and liquorice. Smooth and full bodied wine (6 x 75 cl)

Brilliant purple red with a hint of violets. Warm and elegant oaky bouquet. Persistent, dry, full body with great character. (12 x 75 cl)