COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Tenuta Scerscé
REGION
Lombardy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Incanto Valtellina Superiore Sassella 2019 is a 100% Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) from the Valtellina Superiore DOCG in Lombardy, Italy. The wine originates from the Sassella sub-zone, characterized by its steep, rocky terraces situated between 450 and 650 meters above sea level. Tenuta Scerscé, founded in 2008 by Cristina Scarpellini, focuses on expressing the unique terroir of Valtellina through meticulous viticulture and winemaking. The name 'Incanto' signifies the enchantment of the wine and its sub-zone, with the wine's name evolving to 'Petrato' in later vintages to emphasize its connection to the rocky subsoil.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€42
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Nebbiolo is locally called Chiavennasca in Valtellina.
Fact 02
Vineyards are situated on steep, rocky terraces.
Fact 03
The name 'Incanto' means enchantment.
Fact 04
The wine's name changed to 'Petrato' from 2021 to reflect its rocky soil connection.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Incanto Valtellina Superiore Sassella begins with manual harvesting in late October. Natural red vinification follows, with maceration on the skins lasting at least 30 days, utilizing pumping over and délestage for extraction. Fermentation relies solely on indigenous yeasts. The wine then undergoes aging for a minimum of 14 months in 25 hl Slavonian oak barrels, followed by a minimum of 8 months of bottle refinement in darkness. The winery emphasizes natural farming and detailed soil analysis.
