The hill of San Sebastiano allo Zoppo, symbol of Lessona and its history, has been cultivated with vines since 1436. The old vines of Nebbiolo and Vespolina preserve the life and memories of entire generations. A wine of great finesse and elegance that embodies the memory and soul of a unique area.
Color: bright ruby red
Composition: Nebbiolo 90% - Vespolina 10% (as the so-called rule book also prescribes, always the combination of the two grapes
Category: Lessona DOC
Profile: The first wine was produced in Alto Piemonte on a historic hill of the municipality of Lessona. The average age of the vines is 75 years. It is a hilly terrain, south-east exposition, at an altitude of 330 meters above sea level. The planting is Guyot. The soil consists of pliocene sand of sea origin (in distant times the sea came over this region) with yellow orange-ish color. The harvest continues through mid-October. In 1993, the first Lessona San Sebastiano allo Zoppo wine was produced. In total, there are 10,000 bottles of production per year of this wine.
Maturation: first selection of grapes in the vineyard and then cooling of the grapes upon arrival at the Tenute Sella winery. Destemming and pressing, first fermentation in inox barrels with remontage and delestage. Medium maceration for 45 days. For the duration of 36 months the aging is provided in French oak barrique barrels and Slavonian oak for the large barrels, barrels of medium toasting (50 hectoliters and barrique)
Nose: Elegant spicy and fruity notes emerge in the nose, with delicate floral hints.
Mouth: The palate is firm, lively, balanced, with velvety tannins and a distinctly acidic texture. The finish is harmonious and fine with fruity notes.ante spicy and fruity notes, with delicate floral hints
Alcohol content: 13.50
Shelf life: certainly more than 30 years
Pairing: red meats and strong cheeses
