{"product_id":"la-spia-valtellina-superiore-sassella-riserva-mr72-2018","title":"La Spia Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva MR72 2018","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eValtellina Superiore Sassella MR72 Riserva from La Spia winery is an elegant and structured red wine, made from Nebbiolo grapes, locally known as Chiavennasca. A true expression of Valtellina Superiore Sassella, this wine appears in the glass with a ruby red colour and a rich, fruity bouquet. The palate is captivating, characterised by a \u003cstrong\u003esilky texture\u003c\/strong\u003e that fades into a pleasant and subtle \u003cstrong\u003ebalsamic note\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it shows great balance, making it an ideal companion for mature cheeses, flavourful pork dishes, game, and \u003cstrong\u003eroast red meats\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in the Sondrio area, the result of \u003cstrong\u003eheroic viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e on terraces situated between 350 and 400 metres above sea level. The south and south-east exposure ensures perfect ripening of the grapes. The vines sink their roots into \u003cstrong\u003esandy-silty soils\u003c\/strong\u003e of varying composition, at medium to shallow depth, with good organic matter and frequent outcrops of bedrock. Planting density and \u003cstrong\u003elow yields\u003c\/strong\u003e are essential aspects for extracting the maximum aromatic potential and defining the precise character of the territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter a rigorous \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e in October, the must ferments at a controlled temperature between 24 and 28°C for eight days. This is followed by six months of ageing in steel to preserve the integrity of the fruit, before moving on to thirty months of maturation in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. This stage imparts roundness and defines the wine's structure. The dry extract of 28.4 g\/L and total acidity of 5.45 g\/L ensure remarkable structural solidity, allowing the wine a \u003cstrong\u003elong evolution\u003c\/strong\u003e over time, estimated up to twenty-five years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in the Sassella subzone, the family-run winery La Spia enhances the Valtellina tradition of \u003cstrong\u003eheroic viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e, cultivating Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) on steep terraced slopes. The prestigious Valtellina Superiore MR72 Riserva 2018 is aged for a full thirty months in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, acquiring a silky and enveloping profile. Awarded 92 points by James Suckling, this red wine blends delicate balsamic notes with an \u003cstrong\u003eextraordinary longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e, estimated at up to twenty-five years: a perfect synthesis of love for the Sondrio region and meticulous care of historic vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"La Spia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44512285655211,"sku":"47794","price":46.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/la-spia-valtellina-superiore-sassella-mr72-2018_47794_1_fd6482a9-689b-4b7c-9d49-b9047a1ca3a4.webp?v=1739465559","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/la-spia-valtellina-superiore-sassella-riserva-mr72-2018","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}