# Incanto Valtellina Superiore Sassella (2019)

- **Producer:** Tenuta Scerscé
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Nebbiolo
- **Region:** Lombardy, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €42
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** wild strawberry, red cherry, redcurrant, candied orange peel, blood-orange rind, vanilla, cloves, smoke, dried fruit, dried raspberry, earth, leather, forest floor

## 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.

## Interesting facts

- Nebbiolo is locally called Chiavennasca in Valtellina.
- Vineyards are situated on steep, rocky terraces.
- The name 'Incanto' means enchantment.
- The wine's name changed to 'Petrato' from 2021 to reflect its rocky soil connection.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and fine tannins complement the protein in red meats and game, while its vibrant acidity cuts through richer dishes. The subtle herbal and earthy notes in the wine can echo or contrast with ingredients like rosemary, mushrooms, and juniper.

## 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.