GUARANTEED BEST PROVENANCE: IMPORTED FROM ITALY BY AIR AND STOCKED IN CALIFORNIA The Valtellina is welded onto the Alps along the most northern area of Italy, in Lombardy not far from Milan and the famous Lakes District. Here you'll find some of the most exciting and expressive Nebbiolo wines in the world. Chiavennasca is the name given to the light, aromatic interpretation of Nebbiolo grown here. These are alpine wines, with vineyards growing along perilously steep slopes. Optimism and heroics are needed in equal measure when making wine here. What started in 1860 as simple family winemaking for local trading, Arpepe (named after the father Arturo Pelizzatti Perego) has become the prestigious leader in the Valtellina winemaking scene today. Isabella, Emanuele and Guido Pelizzatti Perego mark the 5th generation of winemaking, producing some of the best Nebbiolo wines just a stone's throw from the twin fortresses of Castel Grumello. The family's 2011 Grumello Superiore vintage of Rocca de Piro is delicious. This medium-bodied red is soft and supple on the palate, with a rush of ripe cherry, tobacco, anise and balsamic notes, and some spiciness on the finish. Acidity and tannins are nicely balanced, making this a joy to drink today and has longevity in your cellar. Pair up this delightful Nebbiolo with Valtellina pasta dishes like Pizzocchero di Teglio, a buckwheat tagliatelle seasoned with cheese, potatoes, cabbage, sage, and butter that's to die for. It's also fabulous with Bresaola della Valtellina and Bitto cheese if you're thinking about uber-local antipasti. This Grumello is a natural paired with grilled beef and lamb dishes. Bottle Size: 750ml Alcohol: 13.5%
Steven Gullo
Really nice aroma of black truffle, dried roses, ash. Medium weight on the palate and dry velvety tannins.
Really nice aroma of black truffle, dried roses, ash. Medium weight on the palate and dry velvety tannins.
9.6Josh Morgenthau
These aged ARPEPE riservas are no joke. Real bricking, ruby-brown almost to the core. Full on tertiary. But also very pretty from the get go: chestnuts, barley porridge, cherry juice, baking spice, dried oregano. And that beautiful cool core Valtellina character. Nothing left to be desired on the palate either, long tart, smooth and resonant. Very precise and impressive.
These aged ARPEPE riservas are no joke. Real bricking, ruby-brown almost to the core. Full on tertiary. But also very pretty from the get go: chestnuts, barley porridge, cherry juice, baking spice, dried oregano. And that beautiful cool core Valtellina character. Nothing left to be desired on the palate either, long tart, smooth and resonant. Very precise and impressive.
9.3Matt Perlman
Needed a few minutes to open up but wonderfully aromatic and silky smooth. Sour cherry with floral and herbal aromatics.
Needed a few minutes to open up but wonderfully aromatic and silky smooth. Sour cherry with floral and herbal aromatics.
9.0Brian S
Took time for the Brett to fade away, ended up being silky, rustic and lush.
Took time for the Brett to fade away, ended up being silky, rustic and lush.
9.2Gabrielle Micheletti
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Amy Yan
Cote wine club. Had with chicken and potatoes
Cote wine club. Had with chicken and potatoes
9.0Robert Weber
At prime
At prime
9.5Ben Christen
Ar pe pe!!
Ar pe pe!!
9.3Matthew Cohen
Nose is just piercingly clear cherry and cherry flower. A hint of mountain field. Palate is so clean. Almost like a mountain stream infused with cherries. Some spice. Almost a lavender extract. Wow. Very distinctive. As it opens some lovely dustiness on the palate. Finish is so perfect. Cherries. Lingering cherry licorice.
Nose is just piercingly clear cherry and cherry flower. A hint of mountain field. Palate is so clean. Almost like a mountain stream infused with cherries. Some spice. Almost a lavender extract. Wow. Very distinctive. As it opens some lovely dustiness on the palate. Finish is so perfect. Cherries. Lingering cherry licorice.
9.4Ben Christen
Great wine. Wonderful light body, full flavor, great nose, cherry and earl grey tea.
Great wine. Wonderful light body, full flavor, great nose, cherry and earl grey tea.
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