Ar.Pe.Pe
Valtellina Superiore Grumello Sant'Antonio Riserva 2018
| Denomination | DOCG Valtellina Superiore Grumello Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | 34 months in vats and 50-hectolitre barrels, then in stainless steel and in bottle |
- Name and vintage: Valtellina Superiore DOCG Grumello Riserva, 2018
- Grapes and alcohol content: 100% Nebbiolo from the Alps, 14% vol, 0.75 l bottle
- Slow vinification: 85 days maceration in 50 hl wooden vats
- Long ageing: 34 months in large barrels, then steel and bottle ageing
- Pairings and awards: ragù, braised meats, game and cheeses; 91/100 Suckling
Description
What kind of wine it is
Valtellina Superiore Grumello Sant’Antonio by Ar.Pe.Pe is a still red wine with a marked personality, made from Nebbiolo grapes. This renowned Valtellina expression offers a complex profile and a solid structure, ideal for long ageing. The extended maceration in wood imparts depth and an enveloping sip. This label is the perfect pairing to enhance robust dishes such as ragù-based pasta, braised red meats, and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The roots of this wine lie in Valtellina, a mountainous region renowned for its heroic viticulture. The vineyards, arranged on steep terraces between four hundred and fifty and five hundred metres, benefit from a southern exposure that ensures optimal ripening. The Alpine climate and the Grumello terroir lend savouriness and unmistakable elegance. Ar.Pe.Pe’s dedication fully enhances the Nebbiolo of the Alps, cultivated by hand with meticulous and centuries-old artisan knowledge.
How it is produced
Hand-harvested at the beginning of November, the Nebbiolo grapes undergo an eighty-five day maceration in wooden vats, with malolactic fermentation in contact with the skins. The ageing continues for a long period in large wooden barrels, followed by a spell in steel and a rest in the bottle. This careful maturation harmonises the tannins and stabilises the drink, preserving the freshness and identity of the high-altitude fruit for a final result of great balance and longevity.
History and Curiosities
Born from the passion of the Pelizzatti Perego family, active since 1860, Ar.Pe.Pe Grumello Riserva Sant’Antonio embodies the essence of heroic viticulture. Its name pays homage to the church of the same name and to the memory of mother Giovanna, who admired the meticulous manual work among the rows of vines. This Nebbiolo expresses its character through a maceration of 85 days and a skilful ageing of 34 months in large wooden barrels. Awarded the 3 Bicchieri Gambero Rosso, the 2018 vintage celebrates the elegance of the Valtellina region.
Awards
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2018
91/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Color
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1860
- Oenologist: Isabella ed Emanuele Pelizzatti Perego
- Bottles produced: 100.000
- Hectares: 15
To do so, Arturo started producing long-aging Nebbiolo wines according to the rules of the oldest traditions.
Today, Isabella, Emanuele and Guido continue their father’s work as the fifth generation of winemakers and growers. In just a few years, thanks to careful technological innovations and the choice of a young and passionate team, Arturo’s dream has come true: his rare wines are once again a major point of reference on the national and international wine scene. Read more
| Name | Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Grumello Riserva Sant'Antonio 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Valtellina Superiore DOCG |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Ar.Pe.Pe |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the passion of the Pelizzatti Perego family, active since 1860, Ar.Pe.Pe Grumello Riserva Sant’Antonio embodies the essence of heroic viticulture. Its name pays homage to the church of the same name and to the memory of mother Giovanna, who admired the meticulous manual work among the rows of vines. This Nebbiolo expresses its character through a maceration of 85 days and a skilful ageing of 34 months in large wooden barrels. Awarded the 3 Bicchieri Gambero Rosso, the 2018 vintage celebrates the elegance of the Valtellina region. |
| Origin | Valtellina, Lombardia |
| Yield per hectare | 40 hl/ha |
| Harvest | Early November |
| Production technique | 85 days of maceration in 50 hl wooden vats; malolactic fermentation in contact with the skins; manual processing; 34 months of ageing in vats and large 50 hl barrels, then in steel and in bottle. |
| Wine making | Maceration for 85 days in 50 hl wooden vats; malolactic fermentation in contact with the skins; ageing for 34 months in vats and large barrels of 50 hl (including chestnut wood), followed by further ageing in stainless steel and in bottle. |
| Aging | 34 months in vats and 50-hectolitre barrels, then in stainless steel and in bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |