Ar.Pe.Pe. Rosso di Valtellina 2022

What is this wine? Ar.Pe.Pe. (Arturo Pelizzatti Perego) is the benchmark estate of Lombardy’s Valtellina, where Nebbiolo—locally called Chiavennasca—is grown on steep, terraced Alpine vineyards. Their Rosso di Valtellina is the gateway wine, made from hand-harvested fruit across the valley and vinified traditionally in large neutral casks. The 2022 vintage delivered bright, fresh reds with silky tannins, perfect for the estate’s elegant style. Why get this wine? This is Nebbiolo in a distinctly Alpine key: fragrant, graceful, and refreshing, with less tannic weight than Barolo or Barbaresco. Ar.Pe.Pe. is considered the master of the region, and their Rosso offers an accessible, great-value entry point into one of Italy’s most exciting terroirs. What does this wine taste like? Delicate red cherry and cranberry with rose petal, alpine herbs, and a touch of spice. Light to medium-bodied, with fine tannins, lively acidity, and a savory, mineral finish. When should you drink this wine? B