Ascesa – Valtellina Superiore Ris Sassella Scialesc
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Italy
Lombardy
Wine
Red
The Facts
UPCs 2021 (6pk/750ml) - 9 780201 379648
Origins Italy > Lombardy > Valtellina
Appellation Valtellina
Varietal Nebbiolo
Cepage 100% Nebbiolo
Winemaking Spontaneous fermentation without the use of selected yeasts, followed by a 25-day maceration on the skins.
Aging French oak tonneau (3rd passage) for 24 months
Alcohol by Volume 13.0%
Annual Production 100 cases
Markets Texas
Trade and Media
The Character
Aromas Cherry, raspberry, violet
Mouthfeel Softness, the silkiness of mature tannins, elegant acidity
Tasting Notes lifted aromas of red cherry, dried rose, and wild alpine herbs, underscored by notes of crushed rock and subtle spice. The palate is refined and focused, with vibrant red fruit, hints of blood orange and savory minerality, framed by firm yet elegant tannins and bright acidity.
Pairings Roasted meats, porcini mushrooms, and aged alpine cheeses
Sustainability Minimal Intervention / Augmentation, Natural Fermentation
The Story
Scialèsc comes f rom a single vineyard in the Sassella subzone at around 400 meters in altitude. A Reserve characterized by the softness and silkiness of the tannins, so elegant that they can be appreciated right away.
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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