2022 Mamete Prevostini - Valtellina Superiore DOCG Sassella Marena (750ml)

Cultivated on steep, terraced slopes overlooking the Adda River, the 2022 Valtellina Superiore DOCG Sassella Marena captures the distinctive character of high-altitude Nebbiolo grown between 350 and 550 meters above sea level. Mamete Prevostini tends numerous small parcels across the Castione and Sondrio communes, allowing precise oversight of vine condition and harvest timing for every vineyard lot.

Clusters arrive at the winery via manual pick in early October and undergo immediate optical sorting to discard imperfect fruit. Gentle destemming precedes stainless steel fermentation, where the juice remains on skins for roughly thirteen days to extract color and tannin. After malolactic conversion stabilizes the acid structure, the young wine rests in oak casks for twelve months, followed by an additional eight months of bottle aging that blends the components before commercial release.

The finished wine displays a clear ruby red body with light garnet reflections along the rim. Refined aromatics highlight black cherry, red berries, and toasted hazelnut, echoing the Piedmontese dialect word “Marena” that names this bottling. Those same fruit foundations translate into a velvety, full-bodied palate marked by supple tannins and moderate length. Serve it alongside traditional cured charcuterie, creamy mushroom risotto, brown roast game, or firmly textured alpine cheeses to balance its natural tannic grip and savory acidity.