COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Nebbiolo
PRODUCER
Mamete Prevostini
REGION
Lombardy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Mamete Prevostini Marena Sassella is a 100% Nebbiolo wine from the Valtellina Superiore Sassella DOCG in Lombardy. The wine's name, 'Marena', is derived from a local dialect word for cherry. The producer, Mamete Prevostini, is a prominent figure in the Valtellina wine community, serving as President of the Consorzio. The winery's approach focuses on meticulous vineyard management, manual harvesting from terraced slopes, and allowing grapes to reach full maturation. The Sassella subzone, with its unique granite soil composition and high-altitude vineyards, contributes to the distinctive character of this mountain-grown Nebbiolo.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€36
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are planted on steep terraces, requiring manual labor for harvesting.
Fact 02
The soil is predominantly granite, with a lack of limestone.
Fact 03
'Marena' is a local dialect word for cherry.
Fact 04
Mamete Prevostini is the President of the Valtellina wine consortium.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Mamete Prevostini Marena Sassella begins with destemming and light pressing of the Nebbiolo grapes. Maceration typically lasts for 13-15 days on the skins at around 25°C. Malolactic fermentation takes place in oak barrels. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 12 months in oak barrels. It then undergoes a further 8-10 months of bottle refinement before being released.
