ARPEPE 'Sassella Rocce Rosse' Riserva Valtellina Superiore 2016

AREPEPE is a family of winegrowers and, for over 150 years, has been passionately devoted to the cultivation of Nebbiolo. This is a rare grape variety that, over the centuries, has adapted to the Valtellina, a land like no other, where everything is still done by hand. ARPEPE is convinced that the outstanding qualities of Nebbiolo from the Alps means it is more than worthy of its place of honor on the international market of fine wines. Without this worldwide acknowledgement, this age-old activity would simply not be economically sustainable for it rejects any idea of modern mass-production.  100% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo) sourced from the Sassella subzone, 400-500 meters elevation. Maceration for 69 days in 50-hectoliter wooden vats, aged 39 months in cask, refined three years in bottle. "The Ar. Pe. Pe. 2016 Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella Rocce Rosse is initially understated with timid primary fruit, blood orange and apricot. There is a pretty spiciness as well, with dried cinna