Nobili Valtellina Superiore Sassella 2014

Importer notes: “These vineyards were planted with a massal selection of local nebbiolo clones in the 1940s, and are situated at 480 meters (1,575 feet) above sea level. Farming practice is organic; manure only, no chemical fertilizer. No use of herbicide, grass under the vines cut with a weed-whacker. In the glass this is classic Valtellina Nebbiolo; medium red, very distinctive aromatically (a combination of red fruit, violet, and amaro-like mixed spice); very elegant structure, with fresh acidity and modest alcohol. This is very drinkable when young but will also age for at least 10-15 years.”