Ar.Pe.Pe
Valtellina Superiore Sassella Stella Retica 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Valtellina Superiore Sassella |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | 15 months in vats and 50 hl barrels, concrete, bottle. |
- Name and vintage: Valtellina Superiore Sassella DOCG 2022, 13.5% vol
- Grape variety: Nebbiolo Chiavennasca from alpine terraces in the Sassella area of Lombardy
- Vinification: 102 days maceration in 50-hectolitre wooden vats and 15 months ageing
- Aromas: Notes of red rose, wild berries, cedar, bay leaf and light leaf tobacco
- Taste: Savoury and taut flavour, pronounced tannins; 3 Red Glasses, great ageing potential
Description
What kind of wine it is
Sassella Stella Retica by Ar.Pe.Pe is a red wine with a garnet colour that expresses the elegance of Nebbiolo, known locally as Chiavennasca. Its aromatic profile is broad and complex, characterised by intense notes of red roses, wild berries, cedarwood, bay leaf and light-leaf tobacco. On the palate, it is taut and savoury, supported by a crystalline freshness and a firm tannin, perfectly balanced by a seductive softness. This combination gives the wine austerity and an extraordinary ability to evolve over time.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the terraces of Valtellina Superiore Sassella, a striking mountain setting nestled among the Rhaetian Alps in Lombardy. Ar.Pe.Pe enhances the micro-variability of each plot through meticulous agronomic management and the search for the ideal harvest time. The extreme soil and climate conditions give the fruit a unique character. The wine's name pays homage to the edelweiss and a historic local climbing route, reflecting the vertical spirit and rocky nature of this slope.
How it is produced
Vinification involves a prolonged maceration of 102 days in wooden vats, aimed at gently extracting structure and complexity. Ageing continues for fifteen months in wooden barrels and concrete tanks, finishing with a period of rest in the bottle. This rigorous approach smooths the tannic texture and enhances the nuances of the grape variety, ensuring a solid structural balance on the palate where acidity and roundness blend harmoniously.
History and Curiosities
The Sassella Stella Retica 2022 by Ar.Pe.Pe takes its name from the rare alpine star and the historic “climbs” among the vineyards of the Rhaetian Alps. Made from Nebbiolo Chiavennasca grapes and awarded 3 Red Glasses, it is the result of a 102-day maceration in wood. After a meticulous fifteen-month ageing process, the glass reveals intense notes of red rose, cedar and tobacco. On the palate, it offers an austere and enveloping experience, where firm tannins meet a crystalline freshness, ensuring perfect balance and a surprising ability to evolve over time.
Awards
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2022
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °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 Nebbiolo Sassella Stella Retica 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Valtellina Superiore DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Ar.Pe.Pe |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Sassella Stella Retica 2022 by Ar.Pe.Pe takes its name from the rare alpine star and the historic "climbs" among the vineyards of the Rhaetian Alps. Made from Nebbiolo Chiavennasca grapes and awarded 3 Red Glasses, it is the result of a 102-day maceration in wood. After a meticulous fifteen-month ageing process, the glass reveals intense notes of red rose, cedar and tobacco. On the palate, it offers an austere and enveloping experience, where firm tannins meet a crystalline freshness, ensuring perfect balance and a surprising ability to evolve over time. |
| Origin | Sassella (Valtellina, Alpi Retiche, Lombardia) |
| Yield per hectare | 45 hl |
| Production technique | Long maceration (102 days) in 50 hl wooden vats |
| Wine making | Long maceration: 102 days in 50 hl wooden vats. |
| Aging | 15 months in vats and 50 hl barrels, concrete, bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |