Ar.Pe.Pe
Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva Rocce Rosse 2018
| Denomination | DOCG Valtellina Superiore Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | 4 years in 50 hectolitre barrels, concrete and bottle. |
- Name and vintage: Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva Rocce Rosse, 2018
- Grape variety and origin: 100% Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) from Sassella on granite soils
- Type: dry red 14% vol, austere, velvety and balanced (5 Bibenda bunches)
- Production method: harvested on 22 October, maceration for 20–25 days, aged for 4 years
- Aromas: cherry and plum in spirit, spices and tobacco, mineral and ferrous finish
Description
What kind of wine it is
Sassella Rocce Rosse by Ar.Pe.Pe is a still red wine from Lombardy, made from Nebbiolo grapes, locally known as Chiavennasca. A true expression of Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva, it offers an austere and velvety sip, supported by remarkable freshness. On the nose, it reveals an ethereal bouquet, with clear notes of cherry and spirit-soaked plum, skilfully intertwined with hints of hazelnut, nutmeg, cloves and tobacco. The palate closes in perfect balance, leaving a long finish with a pronounced mineral and ferrous character.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the historic Sassella subzone, in the heart of Valtellina, where the vines grow at four hundred metres above sea level on harsh granite soils. The mountain climate is constantly tempered by the cool breezes from Lake Como, an essential factor that gives the wine a distinct Alpine character. In this unique landscape, the Chiavennasca grape expresses a profound territorial connection, translating the peculiarities of the land into a taut, vibrant glass with innate structural elegance.
How it is produced
Production follows vinification processes aimed at maximising the potential of Nebbiolo. After a careful harvest, fermentation involves a prolonged maceration of the skins for about twenty days, a crucial step to extract the intense aromatic texture. The wine then matures for four years, resting in wooden barrels and concrete vats, finishing the cycle with a long bottle ageing. This patient process shapes an elegant Riserva red with perfectly integrated tannins.
History and Curiosities
Born in 1984 from the vision of Arturo and Giovanna, Sassella Rocce Rosse is the emblem of Alpine viticulture. This Valtellina Superiore Riserva celebrates over one hundred and fifty years of dedication to Chiavennasca, the noble Nebbiolo of the Alps rooted in granitic soils. The result of the experience of five generations, the wine matures for four years between barrel and concrete, releasing a persistent mineral imprint. An austere and elegant masterpiece, able to masterfully blend historical memory, mountain freshness and absolute balance.
Awards
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2018
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
- 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 Sassella Riserva Rocce Rosse 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 in 1984 from the vision of Arturo and Giovanna, Sassella Rocce Rosse is the emblem of Alpine viticulture. This Valtellina Superiore Riserva celebrates over one hundred and fifty years of dedication to Chiavennasca, the noble Nebbiolo of the Alps rooted in granitic soils. The result of the experience of five generations, the wine matures for four years between barrel and concrete, releasing a persistent mineral imprint. An austere and elegant masterpiece, able to masterfully blend historical memory, mountain freshness and absolute balance. |
| Origin | Sassella, Valtellina (Lombard Alps, Italy) |
| Climate | Alpine |
| Soil composition | Granitic soils |
| Yield per hectare | 40 hl/ha |
| Harvest | 22 October |
| Fermentation | 20-25 days |
| Production technique | Traditional vinification; maceration of the grape skins for 20-25 days; ageing for 4 years in 50 hl barrels, concrete and bottle |
| Wine making | Traditional vinification with harvesting on 22 October, maceration of the grape skins for 20-25 days, and ageing for 4 years in 50 hl barrels, concrete and bottle. |
| Aging | 4 years in 50 hectolitre barrels, concrete and bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |