Valtellina Superiore Sassella 2005

Mamete Prevostini (Italy)

Nebbiolo
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

Valtellina Superiore Sassella shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of brick red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of cherry and plum followed by aromas of violet, raspberry, strawberry, rose and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry and plum. Valtellina Superiore Sassella ages for 12 months in cask followed by 8 months of aging in cask.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Pasta with meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
February 2008