Tenute Sella Lessona Omaggio a Quintino Sella 2016

Tenute Sella Lessona Omaggio a Quintino Sella 2016 is the estate’s flagship wine, crafted only in the vintages the producer deems truly exceptional. A historic Piedmont red with a strong sense of place, it pays tribute to Quintino Sella, the statesman and Risorgimento figure who helped shape modern Italy, while showcasing the finesse of Nebbiolo with the aromatic lift of Vespolina.

Tasting Notes
Expect a refined, classically styled red with a bright ruby hue that may already show the first signs of garnet at the rim. On the nose, it should offer an elegant mix of red berries, rose petal, dried herbs, spice, and subtle earthy notes, with Vespolina adding a lively peppery accent. On the palate, the wine is likely to be structured yet graceful, with fine tannins, fresh acidity, and a layered, mineral-driven finish. The balance and seriousness of the 2016 vintage suggest strong aging potential, allowing the wine to develop greater complexity over time with notes of leather, forest floor, and dried flowers.

Production
Sourced from the Lessona area in Piedmont, the wine reflects a cool-climate terroir known for sandy, mineral-rich soils and conditions that favor elegance over power. The grapes are carefully selected from the best vintages only, underscoring the estate’s uncompromising quality focus, though further details on harvest and vinification are not provided.

Food & Serving
This wine pairs beautifully with roasted game, braised beef, truffle dishes, mushroom risotto, and aged hard cheeses. Serve at 16–18°C, and decant for about 1–2 hours if drinking young to allow the aromas and structure to open fully.

Producer
Tenute Sella is a historic Piedmont producer with deep roots in the region and a long-standing reputation for classic, terroir-driven wines. Once known for its family reserve, the estate now presents this top cuvée as a tribute to Quintino Sella, reflecting both its heritage and its role as a standard-bearer for quality in Lessona and beyond.

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