ArPePe 'Nuova Regina' 2016 Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva
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ArPePe 'Nuova Regina' Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva, Italy, 2016
Nebbiolo
Sassella, the stoniest of the five subzones in Valtellina and probably the most celebrated and historic, creates some of longest-lived and refined wines of Valtellina.
Rock and more rock, on terraces of rock, bound by drywalls of rock. This could be the most emblematic of Valtellina wines. 50 years old Nebbiolo vines, 67 days of maceration and 39 months in barrels, vats and bottle. This is a wine with incredible finesse and silky tannins, not a heavy hitter by any means, rather a delicate creation that reveals itself gently.
Pairs well with bresaola, grilled lamb, roast vegetables or a great book.
"Intense floral nose of red and dark fruit, with a slightly peppery, almost meaty character. There is a lot of stony minerality. Tight-knit structure with fruit and acidity that are crisp and zesty, ripe tannins, a velvety texture and a medium body. Good cherry fruit finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2026." 95 JamesSuckling.com Aug 2024
"Shows a zesty, fragrant layer of milled pepper and chopped rosemary accenting flavors of cherry, raspberry and leather. This red's detailed flavor range is integrated with bright acidity and firm, fine-grained tannins." 92 Wine Spectator March 2024
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