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2019 Valtellina Superiore Release

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Grumello Rocca de Piro 2019

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Grumello Rocca de Piro 2019

Nebbiolo | Valtellina, Grumello

Grumello is to the east of Sondrio on the opposite side to Sassella making for a fascinating comparison in site! Grumello is to the east of Sondrio on the opposite side to Sassella making for a fascinating comparison in site! This is where the largest strides have been made. We’ve seen both of the Grumello Riservas priced at the same point now. Whatever is happening in the vineyard or winery to make that happen is translating into this Superiore (ArPePe makes either Superiores or Riservas in

$108

$103ea in any 3+

$98ea in any 6+

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Inferno Fiamme Antiche 2019

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Inferno Fiamme Antiche 2019

Nebbiolo | Valtellina, Inferno

Crystal clear with a more savoury flavour profile. As it opens in the glass it comes together beautifully!As is always the case a little bolder richer and more immediate generosity here in the context of Valtellina than the Sassella. A great contrast to the Sassella with a rounder mid-palate. A little more grip offers an energy to that mid-palate fruit that continues to drive through. Just a little lift adds intrigue and that alpine earthiness plays around the edge. Another excellent Fiamme

$108

$103ea in any 3+

$98ea in any 6+

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Sassella Stella Retica 2019

🇮🇹Bravo Isabella!👏🏻

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Sassella Stella Retica 2019

Nebbiolo | Valtellina, Italy

As with the 2015 & 2017 I found myself not really wanting to write tasting notes simply wanting to devour the glass!Sassella typically produces the most elegant wines of the three communes with Inferno next and Grumello the boldest.Another superb Sassella. Smoking wine. Everything is here and in all the right places. Elegance and sophistication caressing long fine tannins. Seamless harmony. Energy and vitality in a very complete wine. Line and length with a long vertical palate. A be

$108

$103ea in any 3+

$98ea in any 6+

2016 Valtellina Superiore Riserva

Yet another Stella Set from Ar.Pe.Pe!

These wines are things of beauty

In the last 15 years, there have only been five Riserva releases: 2005, 2007, 2009, 2013 &
2016

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Riserva Grumello Buon Consiglio 2016

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Riserva Grumello Buon Consiglio 2016

Chiavennasca | Valtellina, Grumello

Beautifully composed, flowing and elegant for a Grumello a commune that can show a little more overt grunt in the context of Valtellina. While there is a rounder mid palate the delicacy entrances. Incredibly layered and fine. The fruit marries woody herbs, spice tea and beyond with a blood orange feel. Long though not quite the length of the Sant’Antonio. Fine drinking to be had here.Very fine, pure, ultra-mineral expression of Nebbiolo here. Strawberry, raspberry, spice, fennel, min

$182

$175ea in any 3+

$168ea in any 6+

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Riserva Grumello Sant'Antonio 2016

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Riserva Grumello Sant’Antonio 2016

Nebbiolo | Valtellina, Grumello

Once again my preferred Grumello from Ar.Pe.Pe. A build in perceived fruit weight length and depth over the Bon Consiglio with immediate generosity make for superb drinking out of the gate. Comparing this to the 2009 consumed a couple of weeks ago I foresee this building in complexity from an already complex starting point and achieving the incredible transparency of the 2009 as it moves into the next stage of development. Although it will be hard to keep your hands off it!The church of

$182

$175ea in any 3+

$168ea in any 6+

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella Nuova Regina 2016

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella Nuova Regina 2016

Nebbiolo | Valtellina, Italy

The name has changed from Vigna Regina to Nuova Regina the wine is the same ... Delicious! Sassella is typically the most elegant of the Communes made by Ar.Pe.Pe. The Nuova Regina is clearly the most sophisticated of the 2016 Riserva crop.The perfume here ramps up a notch, delicacy and intrigue with underlying power all be it in a mid-weight wine. Constantly changing and evolving with each sniff. The flow, shape and mouthfeel are impeccable. Vibrant red fruit with woody herbs tea, blood ora

$182

$175ea in any 3+

$168ea in any 6+

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella Rocce Rosse 2016

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella Rocce Rosse 2016

Nebbiolo | Valtellina, Italy

The Rocce Rosse has a darker feel. Currently, I perceive it as a little richer with an extra squirt of tannin to hold it. Dark spiced, long firm yet fine tannins. Like the Nuova Regina and Sant’Antonio it lingers for some time. Again there is real beauty here. It unfolds in the glass revealing layer after layer. Incredible, complete wine of exceptional balance. It is unfair to separate the two Sassella, they are both stunning. Drinking the pair together on any given night over the next 1

$182

$175ea in any 3+

$168ea in any 6+

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella Ultima Raggi 2016

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella Ultima Raggi 2016

Nebbiolo | Valtellina, Italy

Late harvest quasi sforzato play here. There’s fun to be had here. ArPePe play in between a full-blown sforzato and the rest of their Riserva range makes for a fun balance. Completely dry, it introduces a level of richness and extra layer of tannin. Gary's note captures it well.Harvest is November 10th, because they leave the grapes to dry out and shrivel a little. It’s from the highest part of Sassella, sitting at 600m above sea level. Cherry, blackberry, plum, dried mint,

$182

$175ea in any 3+

$168ea in any 6+

The 2017 Superiores!

LAST BOTTLES!

Ar.Pe.Pe’s latest including the Tre Bicchere 🍷🍷🍷 Stella Retica!

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Inferno Fiamme Antiche 2017

Neb from the North!

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Inferno Fiamme Antiche 2017

Nebbiolo | Valtellina, Inferno

Crystal clear with a more savoury flavour profile. As it opens in the glass it comes together beautifully! This too is very good. Crystal clear with a more savoury flavour profile. Took a bit longer for this to open up. As it did it came together beautifully, the tannins have a little more presence here. The flowers are at play around the edges. The rounder mid-palate differentiates Sassella from Inferno. It’s a little about celebrating the differences once again. As always ArPePe offer up e

$94

$90ea in any 3+

$86ea in any 6+

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Grumello Rocca de Piro 2017

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Grumello Rocca de Piro 2017

Nebbiolo | Valtellina, Grumello

Grumello is to the east of Sondrio on the opposite side to Sassella making for a fascinating comparison in site! Of the three Superiores this looks the darkest, the tannins sit more aggressively, yet, not overly so. With a plate of food you'd not notice. A little shorter than the other Superiores. The acid appears higher. Another complex offering from Ar.Pe.Pe. A little disjointed at the moment. It is the wine I am least certain of in term of it's evolution as it ages.

$94

$90ea in any 3+

$86ea in any 6+

Magnums!

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Sassella Stella Retica MAGNUM 2017

🇮🇹Bravo Isabella!👏🏻

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Sassella Stella Retica MAGNUM 2017

Nebbiolo | Valtellina, Italy

As with the 2015 I found myself not really wanting to write tasting notes simply wanting to devour the glass! Although it was line ball between the 2015 Inferno and Sassella I always lent toward the Sassella as a personal preference. ArPePe have delivered a cracker. Sassella typically produces the most elegant wines of the three communes with Inferno next and Grumello the boldest.The weight of the Sassella is on par with the Inferno this year. This has excellent shape on palate. A nice step

$215

$205ea in any 3+

$195ea in any 6+

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Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Inferno Fiamme Antiche 2017

Neb from the North!

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Inferno Fiamme Antiche 2017

Nebbiolo | Valtellina, Inferno

Crystal clear with a more savoury flavour profile. As it opens in the glass it comes together beautifully! This too is very good. Crystal clear with a more savoury flavour profile. Took a bit longer for this to open up. As it did it came together beautifully, the tannins have a little more presence here. The flowers are at play around the edges. The rounder mid-palate differentiates Sassella from Inferno. It’s a little about celebrating the differences once again. As always ArPePe offer up e

$94

$90ea in any 3+

$86ea in any 6+

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Grumello Rocca de Piro 2017

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Grumello Rocca de Piro 2017

Nebbiolo | Valtellina, Grumello

Grumello is to the east of Sondrio on the opposite side to Sassella making for a fascinating comparison in site! Of the three Superiores this looks the darkest, the tannins sit more aggressively, yet, not overly so. With a plate of food you'd not notice. A little shorter than the other Superiores. The acid appears higher. Another complex offering from Ar.Pe.Pe. A little disjointed at the moment. It is the wine I am least certain of in term of it's evolution as it ages.

$94

$90ea in any 3+

$86ea in any 6+

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Grumello Rocca de Piro 2019

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Grumello Rocca de Piro 2019

Nebbiolo | Valtellina, Grumello

Grumello is to the east of Sondrio on the opposite side to Sassella making for a fascinating comparison in site! Grumello is to the east of Sondrio on the opposite side to Sassella making for a fascinating comparison in site! This is where the largest strides have been made. We’ve seen both of the Grumello Riservas priced at the same point now. Whatever is happening in the vineyard or winery to make that happen is translating into this Superiore (ArPePe makes either Superiores or Riservas in

$108

$103ea in any 3+

$98ea in any 6+

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Inferno Fiamme Antiche 2019

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Inferno Fiamme Antiche 2019

Nebbiolo | Valtellina, Inferno

Crystal clear with a more savoury flavour profile. As it opens in the glass it comes together beautifully!As is always the case a little bolder richer and more immediate generosity here in the context of Valtellina than the Sassella. A great contrast to the Sassella with a rounder mid-palate. A little more grip offers an energy to that mid-palate fruit that continues to drive through. Just a little lift adds intrigue and that alpine earthiness plays around the edge. Another excellent Fiamme

$108

$103ea in any 3+

$98ea in any 6+

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Sassella Stella Retica 2019

🇮🇹Bravo Isabella!👏🏻

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Sassella Stella Retica 2019

Nebbiolo | Valtellina, Italy

As with the 2015 & 2017 I found myself not really wanting to write tasting notes simply wanting to devour the glass!Sassella typically produces the most elegant wines of the three communes with Inferno next and Grumello the boldest.Another superb Sassella. Smoking wine. Everything is here and in all the right places. Elegance and sophistication caressing long fine tannins. Seamless harmony. Energy and vitality in a very complete wine. Line and length with a long vertical palate. A be

$108

$103ea in any 3+

$98ea in any 6+

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Riserva Inferno Sesto Canto 2013

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Riserva Inferno Sesto Canto 2013

Nebbiolo | Valtellina, Italy

The first release of the Sesto Canto since 2009 & it's Amazing! As you shift from the Superiore level to the 2013 Riservas, the maceration period drops from over 100 days to around 70 days. The intensity of fruit goes up a notch and the tannins sit prouder in the wine. The sophistication of the mouthfeel is impressive. As with the Superiore wines the complexity and harmony are there in abundance and lift to new levels. These wines really require time in the glass to reveal their best. Drinking a

$155

$150ea in any 3+

$145ea in any 6+

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Riserva Grumello Buon Consiglio 2016

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Riserva Grumello Buon Consiglio 2016

Chiavennasca | Valtellina, Grumello

Beautifully composed, flowing and elegant for a Grumello a commune that can show a little more overt grunt in the context of Valtellina. While there is a rounder mid palate the delicacy entrances. Incredibly layered and fine. The fruit marries woody herbs, spice tea and beyond with a blood orange feel. Long though not quite the length of the Sant’Antonio. Fine drinking to be had here.Very fine, pure, ultra-mineral expression of Nebbiolo here. Strawberry, raspberry, spice, fennel, min

$182

$175ea in any 3+

$168ea in any 6+

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella Nuova Regina 2016

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella Nuova Regina 2016

Nebbiolo | Valtellina, Italy

The name has changed from Vigna Regina to Nuova Regina the wine is the same ... Delicious! Sassella is typically the most elegant of the Communes made by Ar.Pe.Pe. The Nuova Regina is clearly the most sophisticated of the 2016 Riserva crop.The perfume here ramps up a notch, delicacy and intrigue with underlying power all be it in a mid-weight wine. Constantly changing and evolving with each sniff. The flow, shape and mouthfeel are impeccable. Vibrant red fruit with woody herbs tea, blood ora

$182

$175ea in any 3+

$168ea in any 6+

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella Rocce Rosse 2016

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella Rocce Rosse 2016

Nebbiolo | Valtellina, Italy

The Rocce Rosse has a darker feel. Currently, I perceive it as a little richer with an extra squirt of tannin to hold it. Dark spiced, long firm yet fine tannins. Like the Nuova Regina and Sant’Antonio it lingers for some time. Again there is real beauty here. It unfolds in the glass revealing layer after layer. Incredible, complete wine of exceptional balance. It is unfair to separate the two Sassella, they are both stunning. Drinking the pair together on any given night over the next 1

$182

$175ea in any 3+

$168ea in any 6+

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Riserva Grumello Sant'Antonio 2016

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Riserva Grumello Sant’Antonio 2016

Nebbiolo | Valtellina, Grumello

Once again my preferred Grumello from Ar.Pe.Pe. A build in perceived fruit weight length and depth over the Bon Consiglio with immediate generosity make for superb drinking out of the gate. Comparing this to the 2009 consumed a couple of weeks ago I foresee this building in complexity from an already complex starting point and achieving the incredible transparency of the 2009 as it moves into the next stage of development. Although it will be hard to keep your hands off it!The church of

$182

$175ea in any 3+

$168ea in any 6+

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella Ultima Raggi 2016

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella Ultima Raggi 2016

Nebbiolo | Valtellina, Italy

Late harvest quasi sforzato play here. There’s fun to be had here. ArPePe play in between a full-blown sforzato and the rest of their Riserva range makes for a fun balance. Completely dry, it introduces a level of richness and extra layer of tannin. Gary's note captures it well.Harvest is November 10th, because they leave the grapes to dry out and shrivel a little. It’s from the highest part of Sassella, sitting at 600m above sea level. Cherry, blackberry, plum, dried mint,

$182

$175ea in any 3+

$168ea in any 6+

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Sassella Stella Retica MAGNUM 2017

🇮🇹Bravo Isabella!👏🏻

Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Sassella Stella Retica MAGNUM 2017

Nebbiolo | Valtellina, Italy

As with the 2015 I found myself not really wanting to write tasting notes simply wanting to devour the glass! Although it was line ball between the 2015 Inferno and Sassella I always lent toward the Sassella as a personal preference. ArPePe have delivered a cracker. Sassella typically produces the most elegant wines of the three communes with Inferno next and Grumello the boldest.The weight of the Sassella is on par with the Inferno this year. This has excellent shape on palate. A nice step

$215

$205ea in any 3+

$195ea in any 6+