Grappa di vinaccia Sassella
Special features: it is obtained after a careful selection of pomace from the vinification of Nebbiolo "Chiavennasca" grapes destined to become "Valtellina Superiore Docg Sassella". It therefore takes its name from the homonymous production area, one of the historic ones of the controlled and guaranteed denomination of origin in Valtellina.
Produced in Italy - Alcohol content: 40% vol.
History: Sassella marc grappa is historically produced by Cantina Nera, to respect the tradition that sees Valtelllina as a territory where this product has a certain importance and ancient "roots".
Special features: it is obtained after a careful selection of pomace from the vinification of Nebbiolo "Chiavennasca" grapes destined to become "Valtellina Superiore Docg Sassella". It therefore takes its name from the homonymous production area, one of the historic ones of the controlled and guaranteed denomination of origin in Valtellina.
Why buy it: because it is ideal as a digestive, but coming from Nebbiolo grapes it also has great versatility, as it can be tasted with dark chocolate, particularly aromatic and spicy desserts. Great softness, persistence and elegance.
Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) cultivated with modified Valtellina arch. | |
Vineyards cultivated in the production areas of Valtellina Superiore Sassella DOCG: Sondrio and Castione Andevenno in predominantly sandy, permeable and basically acidic soils | |
300-450 m a.s.l | |
Obtained from the scrupulous selection of pomace from the vinification of the grapes destined to become “Valtellina Superiore Sassella DOCG”. Subsequently, the fresh pomace is distilled within 24 hours: an indispensable condition for obtaining a perfect product. Product obtained from discontinuous distillation in steam stills. | |
Colourless, clear and crystalline. With a sinuous aroma in which the floral note stands out. Surprisingly soft, persistent and elegant. | |
Ideal as a digestive. It is also excellent in pairing with dark chocolate, aromatic and spicy sweets. | |
10-12 °C in a tulip glass | |
0,5 L |