Valtellina Superiore Sassella "Grisone," Mozzi - 2021

Name: Valtellina Superiore Sassella "Grisone," Mozzi
Brand: Alfio Mozzi
SKU: 31135
Price: 38.96 USD
Availability: InStock

750 mL

Item # 31135

Great with veal, lamb or mature hard cheeses, this wine is 100% Nebbiolo from the western Sassella appellation in the Valtellina where Nebbiolo was born. Alfio Mozzi's vineyards are located in the village of Castione Andevenno where he works his 3.5 ha estate high up in the slopes overlooking the Adda River. Nebbiolo from this region is called Chiavannasca.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2021

Country

Italy

Region

Lombardy

Sub-Region

Valtellina

Producer

Alfio Mozzi

Grape Variety

Nebbiolo

Production Methods

Organic

Practicing Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.

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Staff Pick Notes

The Valtellina Valley in Lombardy boasts some of Italy’s most compelling terroir (and best cheese) for growing Nebbiolo (or Chiavennasca, as they call it). The river runs west to east so the treacherously steep slopes on the north side enjoy maximum sun exposure. Alfio Mozzi is a star winemaker there. He grows his vine organically on sandy limestone soils at 1200-2000 feet elevation. These conditions contribute to wines whose power is embodied in elegance. The velvety opulent texture is the best part of this wine. It feels as if it has somehow been polished with the finest of sandpaper. Flavors of Cherry Ludens, and plums are densely packed. The 18 months in large French casks and 6 months in bottle give this a maturity that will improve for at least a decade. Try washing down a morsel of Taleggio.

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Glossary

Lombardy

Home to lighter-bodied renditions of Nebbiolo from the villages of Grumello and Sassella, Lombardy produces the unique interpretations of Nebbiolo called Sfursat (or Sforzato). With these wines, the mountain-grown Nebbiolo grapes are dried for several months in the Amarone style, yielding reds of extraordinary depth and very pronounced aromas of red flowers and crystallized red fruit. While aged Sfursat/Sforzato is highly enjoyable and quite sought-after, we find its youthful exuberance...