Terrazzi Alti Riserva Valtellina

Enthusiasm is the foundation of everything. However, to this you have to add your mind. Many people see the mountains as a symbol of stability, a thing that stands still. For me, however, it is in constant movement, in a continuous search for balance. The terracing, when you think about it, is like that. Every staircase, every low wall has a reason, they are man's journey with nature.''

- Siro Buzzetti

Terrazzo Alti is small, artisanal estate lovingly cared for by winemaker Siro Buzzetti tucked in the foothills of the Alps in Valtellina. These crazy steep terraced vineyards in the sub-zone of Sassella at 600 meters altitude. It takes a tenacious nature, desire and passion to make wines from this region. Siro represents nature and in that representation he makes small quantitties of wine, less than 1000 bottles. This 100% Chiavennasca (aka Nebbiolo) is fermented with indigenous yeasts, aged for about 36 months in wood casks and the remaining part in bottle.

Terrazzi Alti Riserva Valtellina Superiore Sassella 2016

Bright garnet with a ruby core with feminine aromas of dried rose petal and violet, wild raspberry, balsamic cherries, blood orange zest, a touch of anise, smoke, wild herbs and leather. Just delightful and pure on the palate. The clear minerality is evident from the soil. The excitement in the first sip, so very elegant and fine with its silky tannins flirting your senses. The fresh fruit leaves its mark lingeringly, the proud Nebbiolo showing its true nature. This wine is so stylishly regal, harmonious balanced with the lively acidity.

Paired with homemade pasta and pumpkin ragu. Wowza!