Ascesa – Valtellina Superiore DOCG
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Italy
Lombardy
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Red
The Facts
UPCs 2021 (12pk/750ml) - 9 780201 379631
Origins Italy > Lombardy > Valtellina
Appellation Valtellina
Varietal Nebbiolo
Cepage 100% Nebbiolo
Winemaking Spontaneous fermentation without the use of selected yeasts, followed by a 22-day maceration on the skins.
Aging French oak barriques
Alcohol by Volume 13.0%
Annual Production 600 cases
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The Character
Aromas Spiced cherries
Mouthfeel Mature tannins, lively acidity, savory
Tasting Notes Layered aromas of red cherry, dried rose, and alpine herbs, with subtle notes of spice and stone. The palate is more structured and complex, showing ripe red berries, hints of tobacco and orange peel, supported by firm yet refined tannins and bright mountain acidity.
Pairings Braised meats, aged cheeses, and hearty northern Italian dishes
Sustainability Minimal Intervention / Augmentation, Natural Fermentation
The Story
In our Valtellina Superiore, the grapes come f rom vineyards located at an average altitude of about 500 meters. It is characterized by a 12-month refinement in wood, using old barrels, to maintain high drinkability and a not excessive structure.
About Ascesa
Producer Story
Founded in 2018, Ascesa is the vision of four friends dedicated to crafting Nebbiolo from the dramatic terraces of Valtellina. The name means “ascent,” reflecting both the rugged alpine landscape and the ambition behind these wines. In this remote valley between Lake Como and the Swiss border, vines cling to steep, sandy slopes in one of Italy’s most extensive terraced vineyard regions, with a history dating back to pre-Roman times. Grapes grown across varying altitudes and exposures create a vibrant, everyday expression of Nebbiolo. Winemaker Fabrizio Testa, one of the founders, guides the wines with spontaneous stainless-steel fermentation, preserving the purity of the fruit and the character of each vineyard shaped by altitude, rocky soils, and dramatic mountain temperature shifts.
Producer Story
Founded in 2018, Ascesa is the vision of four friends dedicated to crafting Nebbiolo from the dramatic terraces of Valtellina. The name means “ascent,” reflecting both the rugged alpine landscape and the ambition behind these wines. In this remote valley between Lake Como and the Swiss border, vines cling to steep, sandy slopes in one of Italy’s most extensive terraced vineyard regions, with a history dating back to pre-Roman times. Grapes grown across varying altitudes and exposures create a vibrant, everyday expression of Nebbiolo. Winemaker Fabrizio Testa, one of the founders, guides the wines with spontaneous stainless-steel fermentation, preserving the purity of the fruit and the character of each vineyard shaped by altitude, rocky soils, and dramatic mountain temperature shifts.
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