Wine Culture and Information since 2002 - Volume 22

Arpepe

Lombardy (Italy)

Wines Reviewed: 9

Wines of the Month: 1

Average Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Rosso di Valtellina 2003

Rosso di Valtellina 2021

Valtellina Superiore Grumello Rocca de Piro 2017

Valtellina Superiore Il Pettirosso 2017

Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva Rocce Rosse 1996

Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva Rocce Rosse 2016

Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva Stella Retica 1998

Valtellina Superiore Sassella Stella Retica 2017

Valtellina Superiore Sassella Stella Retica 2019

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Rosso di Valtellina 2003

Arpepe (Italy)

Valtellina (Lombardy)

Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows a pale ruby red color and nuances of brick red, transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of cherry, raspberry and violet followed by aromas of plum, vanilla and resin. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and appreciable crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry and plum. This Rosso di Valtellina ages for 3 months in cask followed by at least 3 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Stuffed pasta, Stewed meat, Broiled meat

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

August 2006

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Rosso di Valtellina 2021

Arpepe (Italy)

Valtellina (Lombardy)

Nebbiolo
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Brilliant ruby red and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing and refined, starts with hints of cherry, raspberry and rose followed by aromas of violet, plum, strawberry, pomegranate, blueberry and vanilla. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, raspberry and plum. 6 months in cask and cement tank.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Pasta with meat and mushrooms, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Roasted meat

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

October 2023

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Valtellina Superiore Grumello Rocca de Piro 2017

Arpepe (Italy)

Valtellina Superiore (Lombardy)

Nebbiolo
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Brilliant ruby red and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of rose, raspberry, cinnamon, tobacco, cocoa, leather, licorice, thyme, vanilla and menthol. Tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, plum and raspberry. 12 months in cask and cement tanks.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Game, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

February 2022

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Valtellina Superiore Il Pettirosso 2017

Arpepe (Italy)

Valtellina Superiore (Lombardy)

Nebbiolo
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

Brilliant ruby red and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of cherry, plum and dried violet followed by dried rose, raspberry, strawberry, cinnamon, tobacco, chocolate, licorice, vanilla and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, plum and raspberry. 12 months in cask.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Game, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

February 2022

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Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva Rocce Rosse 1996

Arpepe (Italy)

Valtellina Superiore (Lombardy)

Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) (95%), Brugnola, Pinot Nero (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant brick red color and nuances of brick red, transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas that start with hints of strawberry, cherry and raspberry followed by aromas of plum, dried violet, dried rose, cyclamen, vanilla, tobacco, leather, licorice, cocoa, mace and menthol. The mouth has excellent correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is very persistent with long flavors of strawberry, cherry and raspberry. A well made wine. Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva Rocce Rosse ages for more than 4 years in cask.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 44, September 2006

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Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva Rocce Rosse 2016

Arpepe (Italy)

Valtellina Superiore (Lombardy)

Nebbiolo
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Brilliant garnet red and nuances of brick red, moderate transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of cherry, plum and dried rose followed by aromas of dried violet, raspberry, strawberry, cocoa, cinnamon, tobacco, clove, leather, licorice, mace, vanilla and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. Very persistent finish with long flavors of cherry, plum and raspberry. 34 months in cask and cement tanks.

Alcohol: 13%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

October 2023

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Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva Stella Retica 1998

Arpepe (Italy)

Valtellina Superiore (Lombardy)

Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant brick red color and nuances of brick red, transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of cherry, strawberry and raspberry followed by aromas of plum, dried violet, dried rose, vanilla, tobacco, licorice, leather, cocoa, truffle and mace. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, raspberry and strawberry. A well made wine. This Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva ages for at least 2 years in cask followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 44, September 2006

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Valtellina Superiore Sassella Stella Retica 2017, Arpepe (Italy)

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Valtellina Superiore Sassella Stella Retica 2017

Arpepe (Italy)

Valtellina Superiore (Lombardy)

Nebbiolo
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Brilliant ruby red and nuances of brick red, moderate transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of cherry, raspberry and dried violet followed by aromas of dried rose, cyclamen, strawberry, plum, cinnamon, chocolate, leather, licorice, mace, rosemary, thyme, vanilla and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. Very persistent finish with long flavors of cherry, raspberry and plum. 12 months in cask and cement tanks.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Game, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

February 2022

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Valtellina Superiore Sassella Stella Retica 2019

Arpepe (Italy)

Valtellina Superiore (Lombardy)

Nebbiolo
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Brilliant ruby red and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. Intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant, starts with hints of cherry, plum and dried violet followed by aromas of dried rose, raspberry, strawberry, cinnamon, chocolate, tobacco, leather, thyme, rosemary, licorice, vanilla and menthol. Properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. Very persistent finish with long flavors of cherry, plum and raspberry. 15 months in cask and cement tanks.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Game, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

October 2023

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