# Sass Russ (Podere ai Valloni)

> Red, Vino Rosso by [Podere ai Valloni](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/podere-ai-valloni.md), Alto Piemonte, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/podere-ai-valloni-sass-russ).

- **Producer:** Podere ai Valloni
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Vino Rosso
- **Production area:** Vigna Cristiana vineyard, Traversagna, Boca and Prato Sesia (Alto Piemonte)
- **Soil:** Rocky porphyry
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot, vines about 35 years old, 3.5 hectares at 480 m, 70 q/ha
- **Vinification:** Organically grown grapes with bunch selection. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts (pied de cuve), 4 days on the skins then finished as a white; 1 year in steel, a few months in bottle.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30


## Summary

An organic everyday red from the estate's own grapes, suited to an aperitif or a full meal, and good served cool.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red. Fruity nose of red fruit and spice (mineral and balsamic touches in the 2023 sheet). Good savouriness and acidity that reflect the soil, present but gentle tannin, good balance and persistence.

## Food pairings

Cured meats and typical local cheeses; also first courses and lighter meat dishes. Suited to all meals and to drinking cool in summer