ARPEPE
Valtellina Superiore 'Il Pettirosso'
- 100% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo)
- 50-100-year-old vines
- 400-550 meters
- Southern exposure
- 100-day maceration in 50 -hectoliter untoasted oak casks
- Rests 24 months in bottle before release
- 2,000 cases produced annually
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2016
Country:
Italy
Region:
Lombardia
Appellation:
Valtellina
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-ARP-11-16 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2021-02-26
Wine Enthusiast
Score
92
Date
2020-10-01
"Bright and tangy, this fragrant wine offers head scents of red rose, pine forest, wet flint and Alpine herb. Vibrant and savory, the racy palate has lovely mineral energy and tension, doling out juicy Marasca cherry, ground clove and a hint of hazelnut alongside taut, refined tannins and bright acidity. Drink through 2026."
Vinous Media
Score
92
Date
2020-09-29
"The 2016 Valtellina Superiore Il Pettirosso is a terrific choice for readers who want to explore the Ar.Pe.Pe. wines before delving into some of the more pricey bottlings. Dried autumn leaves, cedar, pipe tobacco, herbs and licorice are some of the many notes that grace this wonderfully expressive, super-classic Valtellina Nebbiolo. Aging in cask brings out the nuances of these old vines so well. The transparency of Nebbiolo comes through beautifully."
Decanter
Score
93
Date
2020-11-01
"Il Pettirosso, or 'robin redbreast', is a dedication to Ar Pe Pe’s founder, Arturo who first created this bottling in 1997. A selection of casks ready to be bottled after relatively minimal ageing, it brings together parcels in the subzones of Sassella and Grumello. Piercing pure rose, cherry blossom and tobacco lead the way to a nucleus of sweet raspberry, red cherry and subtle flintiness. It's fine-boned in frame and zesty in acidity, with silky-smooth tannins that glide effortlessly across the palate. The epitome of elegance."