Nino Negri Sassella Valtellina Superiore Le Tense 2022

Nino Negri’s Le Tense is a Nebbiolo-led Valtellina Superiore from the historic Sassella subzone, where steep Alpine vineyards produce wines with distinctive structure and freshness. Its name recalls the “tense”—the most prized vineyard plots, traditionally watched over for their value.

Tasting Notes
Bright garnet in colour, it opens with aromas of raspberry and black cherry, joined by violet, sweet spices and a delicate hint of orange peel. The palate is structured, with ripe tannins and a savoury character, leading into harmonious red-fruit and spice flavours and a persistent finish. Its structure and ripe tannins make it a good candidate for further cellaring, though no specific drinking window is provided.

Production
The Nebbiolo grapes, known locally as Chiavennasca, come from the Minè, Chiesa Sassella and Grigioni-Cà Bianca vineyards, set 300–450 metres above sea level on sunny, rocky, shallow and sandy soils held by traditional dry-stone walls. Vines are trained using the local Valtellina arched-vine method, and the grapes are hand-harvested in early October. Temperature-controlled fermentation includes five days of maceration, followed by ageing in stainless steel and around 20 months in French oak casks and barriques before bottle rest.

Food & Serving
Serve with roast meats or game, whose rich flavours complement the wine’s savoury depth and firm structure. A serving temperature of around 16–18°C is a good guide; consider opening or decanting it shortly before serving to let its aromas unfold.

Producer
Nino Negri is a long-established Valtellina producer, founded in 1897 and based in Chiuro. The estate is closely associated with the region’s steep, terraced Nebbiolo vineyards and has helped bring Valtellina’s distinctive Alpine wines to a wider audience.

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