2000 Nino Negri Valtellina Superiore - Sassella Le Tense

Community Tasting Notes (3) Avg Score: 89.7 points

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  7/6/2021 - MarcEBeaudoin wrote:

  Mature, to be sure, but still elegant and fun. Special wine for us.

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  3/13/2010 - DuVinMD wrote: 89 Points

  Un vin de Lombardie (Italie) fait à 100% de Nebbiolo, localement appelé Chiavennesca, de couleur cerise moyennement foncé avec des reflets grenats. Le nez est fermé, fait un peu classique français (eh oui! il nous a eu), dominé par des arômes de champignons bruns. L'attaque est moyennement corsée, fraîche, avec des tanins affinés - corps plein, équilibre et fin - saveur fruité -franc et très précis l'équilibre impressione - la finale un peu courte est axée sur les arômes de cuir et des notes terreuses. Un consensus se dégage que ce vin serait excellent à table.

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  1/1/2010 - DuVinMD wrote: 91 Points

  Moderate ruby with brick tints at the rim, the nose is light but complex with aromas of red cherries, black tea leaves and leather. The palate is wonderfully balanced and elegant, with fresh acidity and soft tannins. The finish is short but elegant and suave. The body of the wine is reminescent of a mature Burgundy. This wine is in its prime and is a inexpensive introduction to matured nebbiolo, or chiavennesca as it is called in Lombardia.

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