Valtellina Superiore DOCG - Sassella - Rainoldi

Casa Vinicola Rainoldi

Valtellina Superiore DOCG - Sassella - Rainoldi 2017

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Format: 75 cl

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Technical information

Producer	Casa Vinicola Rainoldi
Name	Valtellina Superiore DOCG Sassella
Variety	Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
Vintage	2017
Gradation	13.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Red fruits, spices, floral notes
Vinification method	Steel fermentation, prolonged maceration
Region	Lombardy
Production area	Valtellina, Sassella
Country	Italy
Type	Red
Aging	Minimum 24 months
Type of cask	Large and small oak barrels
Color	Ruby red
Serving temperature	16-18°C
Recommended consumption	Within 8-10 years from harvest
Pairing	Red meats, aged cheeses

Description

Of an elegant ruby red colour, this wine has a rich and engaging aromatic bouquet. Aromas of ripe red fruits, subtle spices and a light floral note blend in perfect harmony.

In the mouth, Valtellina Superiore is known for its structure and finesse. The tannic texture is well balanced, contributing to a long and pleasantly persistent finish. This wine enchants the palate with a red fruit flavor, slightly herbaceous notes and a freshness that reflects the mountain environment in which it is produced.

It is an ideal companion for a variety of dishes, from lamb to pastas with rich sauces, to mature cheeses.

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How to serve

Glass:

Medium opening goblet

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Serve to:

18-20°C

When to drink it:

This wine is good straight away but you can age it for 2/5 years

Production area

Lombardy

The winery

Casa Vinicola Aldo Rainoldi – Winery in Lombardia

Discover the story and wines of Casa Vinicola Aldo Rainoldi.

Family-run winery in Valtellina (Lombardy), known for producing Nebbiolo (locally called Chiavennasca) wines such as Sassella, Grumello, Inferno and Sforzato. It also offers traditional method sparkling wines and mountain white wines.

Region: Lombardia

Country: Italia

Founded: 1925

Grapes: Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)

Specialist in mountain Nebbiolo and the Valtellina subzones Production of Sforzato, Valtellina Superiore and traditional-method sparkling wines. Heroic viticulture on terraced slopes, with harvesting and vineyard work carried out mainly by hand. Directly manages over 9 hectares of vineyards and works with dozens of local grape growers. Online shop and Wine Club for direct-to-consumer sales

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Winery history

The Rainoldi family began its commercial activity in 1925 with Aldo Rainoldi. In the following decades the winery evolved from trading to winemaking and bottling, remaining family-run and expanding into international markets. Recent generations have focused on quality, protection of the territory and continuity of production.

Production philosophy

Enhancing the Valtellina territory through mountain viticulture practices, manual vineyard care and a focus on sustainability. In the winery, priority is given to respect for the raw materials and to reducing impact, alongside social responsibility projects and initiatives aimed at conserving the agricultural landscape.

Terroir and vineyards

The winery is rooted in Valtellina. Its south-facing terraced vineyards, supported by dry-stone walls, benefit from marked diurnal temperature variation and shallow soils. It produces in the traditional subzones, using the local Nebbiolo grape, known as Chiavennasca. The winery directly manages over nine hectares of vineyards and works with a network of local growers.

Awards and recognitions

Recent mentions: inclusion in Wine Spectator's lists of Italy's best wineries.