Arpepe 'Rocce Rosse' 2016 Sassella Valtellina Sassella Superiore Riserva
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Arpepe 'Rocce Rosse' Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva, Italy 2016
Named after the iron-rich 'red rock' of this cru-subzone, the Rocce Rosse is only made in exceptional vintages. It's a more powerful, dense wine (by Arpepe standards). Like most of their wines, this is beguiling, with smoke, dark spice, lavender and star anise on the nose. There's a richness and structure that reflects the granite terraces, the hard working vines, the 40 day maceration and 5 years of aging in barrel, concrete vats and eventually bottles. A triumph.
"Tight, taut and very young, this gorgeous wine has intense aromas of Alpine berry, orange zest, camphor and cake spice. On the savory, elegantly structured palate, firm tannins accompany crushed mint, wild strawberry, pomegranate and grilled Porcini. A salty note signals the close while vibrant acidity keeps it balanced." Drink through 2046 98 Kerin O'Keefe December 2024
"Very flowery on the nose, with fresh violets, roses, red currants, bright fruitiness, licorice and stony minerality. The attack is soft, with a medium body, brilliant crisp acidity and tight yet ripe tannins soaked in fruit. Not an easy wine, more elegant than powerful. It needs time to develop more complexity. Drinkable now, but best from 2026." 96 JamesSuckling.com Aug 2024
"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 cinnamon stick, nutmeg and tanned leather. The wine needs time, and if you come back to the glass after a little pause, it sings with greater intensity and balance. This is a release of 25,302 bottles that sees 97 days on the skins and 34 months of wood and cement aging." 96 Wine Advocate Jan 2024
This is an exceptional wine, a heroic wine and one worthy of any cellar or, more importantly, any moment that should be shared and cherished, with yourself or with a worthy friend. Enjoy.
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