{"product_id":"valtellina-superiore-sassella-riserva-la-priora-docg-caven","title":"Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva La Priora DOCG - Caven","description":"\u003ch2\u003eValtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva La Priora DOCG\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eSassella Riserva La Priora\u003c\/b\u003e captures the austere and profound soul of the Sassella sub-zone, one of the most prestigious and historic areas within the Valtellina Superiore region. This wine originates from vineyards perched on steep slopes, where the Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) grapes benefit from optimal sun exposure and a unique microclimate tempered by the surrounding granitic rocks. The \"Riserva\" designation highlights a prolonged aging process, allowing the wine to develop extraordinary complexity and timeless elegance. In the glass, it reveals a brilliant garnet red hue, a testament to its noble evolution. The bouquet is a magnetic blend of ripe black fruits, forest floor, hints of leather, and a distinct ferrous mineral note that echoes its rocky terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eOn the palate, La Priora shows great nerve and personality, where mountain freshness seamlessly merges with a dense yet silky tannic structure. Its vibrant sapidity carries the sip toward an incredibly long finish, marked by echoes of dark spices and licorice root. Its aristocratic nature makes it the perfect companion for grand meat dishes of the Lombardy tradition, such as red wine-braised beef or venison stew, though it also shines alongside well-aged Alpine cheeses. This is a wine built to challenge the decades, evolving in the bottle with rare and sophisticated grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThe wine Valtellina Sup. Riserva in briefly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenomination: Valtellina Superiore Riserva DOCG\u003cbr\u003eVintage: 2017\u003cbr\u003eDosage: Dry\u003cbr\u003eGrape variety: Nebbiolo - Chiavennasca\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Lombardy (IT), Chiuro (SO) \u003cbr\u003eRefinement: Small oak barrels\u003cbr\u003eServing temperature: 14\/16°C\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol content: 16% vol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinery Caven\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eFounded in 1982 by brothers Stefano and Simone Nera, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003eCantina Caven\u003c\/b\u003e (also known as Caven Camuna) represents the premium and most modern soul of the historic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"156\"\u003ePietro Nera\u003c\/b\u003e group. While the family’s primary brand embodies long-standing Valtellina traditions, Caven was established as a dedicated project to elevate the Alpine Nebbiolo (locally called Chiavennasca) through \"heroic\" viticulture and rigorous parcel selection.\u0026nbsp;The name refers to a historic area in Teglio famous for ancient rock carvings, highlighting a deep-rooted connection to the land. Caven’s philosophy moves away from high-volume production to focus on low yields and meticulous care of vineyards located in the DOCG’s most prestigious crus, such as Inferno, Sassella, and Grumello. Here, amidst dizzying slopes and dry-stone walls, the winery expresses a character that is muscular yet remarkably clean.\u0026nbsp;Compared to the classic Pietro Nera line, Caven wines are distinguished by a more complex structure and superior aging potential, the result of careful refinement that softens the natural austerity of the mountain grape. In short, it serves as the family’s \"private reserve\"—a high-quality laboratory where the raw power of the Valtellina rock meets contemporary, international technical elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cantina Caven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57218106130767,"sku":"1253","price":31.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/4261\/2618\/files\/sassellalaprioracaven.webp?v=1773243273","url":"https:\/\/vinaidelborgo.com\/en-fr\/products\/valtellina-superiore-sassella-riserva-la-priora-docg-caven","provider":"Vinai del Borgo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}