Ar.Pe.Pe
Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva Ultimi Raggi 2018
| Denomination | DOCG Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged for 34 months in large barrels and cement, followed by further ageing in bottle. |
- Name and vintage: Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva DOCG 2018, 0.75 l
- Grapes and alcohol: 100% Alpine Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca), 14% vol
- Extended ageing: 34 months in large barrels and concrete, then rested in bottle
- Heroic viticulture: Vineyards at 600 m in Sassella (Ere), harvest between late October and November
- Profile and pairings: Red fruits, rhubarb and spices; ideal with red meats and game
Description
What kind of wine it is
Sassella Ultimi Raggi by Ar.Pe.Pe is a still red wine made from Nebbiolo grapes, a refined expression of Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva. In the glass, it displays a bright garnet red colour. On the nose, it offers intense notes of stewed red fruits, interwoven with hints of rhubarb, cinchona, wild mint, slate and spicy pepper. On the palate, a vibrant freshness emerges, balancing the sweetness of the fruit, combined with a juicy savouriness. The velvety tannins, smoothed by long ageing, give the sip an elegant texture and endless persistence.
Where it comes from
This label originates in the heart of Valtellina, from vineyards located in the Ere area, the highest part of the Sassella sector. At six hundred metres above sea level, cultivating Nebbiolo requires strict manual heroic viticulture. The strong temperature variations encourage a slow dehydration of the bunches on the vine, strengthening the skins and concentrating the sugars. The late harvest takes place in late November, picking the fruit just before the snowfalls to ensure deep ripeness without compromising the natural acidity.
How it is produced
The grapes are crushed and fermented with a 78-day maceration in wooden vats, ensuring optimal structural extraction. After gentle pressing, the wine matures for thirty-four months in large barrels and concrete, completing its ageing in the bottle. This technique shapes a defined profile, preserving the density of the fruit and excellent drinkability. At the table, the acidity and richness of the sip pair perfectly with red meats, game and mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Ar.Pe.Pe., a historic winery founded in 1860, represents the legacy of five generations of heroic viticulture in Valtellina. The Sassella Ultimi Raggi was created in 1999 from an intuition of Arturo at 600 metres above sea level, where the grape clusters remain on the vine for a gentle drying until well into November, being harvested just before the arrival of snow. A 78-day maceration and ageing in large barrels and concrete enhance its complexity. Awarded the Bibenda 5 Grappoli, this noble mountain wine offers a sip of extraordinary elegance.
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.
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2018
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2018
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
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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 Sassella Riserva Ultimi Raggi 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 Ar.Pe.Pe., a historic winery founded in 1860, represents the legacy of five generations of heroic viticulture in Valtellina. The Sassella Ultimi Raggi was created in 1999 from an intuition of Arturo at 600 metres above sea level, where the grape clusters remain on the vine for a gentle drying until well into November, being harvested just before the arrival of snow. A 78-day maceration and ageing in large barrels and concrete enhance its complexity. Awarded the Bibenda 5 Grappoli, this noble mountain wine offers a sip of extraordinary elegance. |
| Origin | Sassella, Valtellina, Italy |
| Yield per hectare | 30 hectolitres per hectare |
| Harvest | First ten days of November |
| Fermentation | 78 days |
| Production technique | Grapes crushed and fermented in vats with maceration for 78 days in 50 hl wooden vats; gentle pressing; aged for 34 months in large barrels and cement, then further aged in bottle |
| Wine making | Grapes crushed and fermented in vats with maceration for 78 days in 50 hl wooden casks; gentle pressing; aged for 34 months in large barrels and concrete, then further aged in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged for 34 months in large barrels and cement, followed by further ageing in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |