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Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella 'Ultimi Raggi'

Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella 'Ultimi Raggi'

Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella Ultimi Raggi
  • 100% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo) sourced from the highest point in the Sassella subplot
  • 600 meters elevation
  • South/southwestern exposure
  • The grapes were harvested November 13
  • Maceration for 58 days in 50-hectoliter wooden vats
  • Aged 39 months in cask
  • Refined three years in bottle
  • Alcohol 13.5%
  • 500 cases produced
  • First Vintage 1988

Info

Producer:
ARPEPE
Vintage:
2016
Country:
Italy
Region:
Lombardia
Appellation:
Valtellina
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable

Sizes Available

Full Bottle IT-ARP-25-16 6/750ml

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Press & Reviews

James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2024-07-04
"Aromas of graphite, game, earth, red cherries and dark berries. Dense palate with dusty yet ripe tannins, refreshing acidity and a medium to full body. A lot of good substance that still needs time to integrate and gain complexity. Drinkable now, but best from 2026."
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2024-03-31
"A lively, graceful red, well-spiced and aromatic, with a skein of incense and potpourri notes winding through cherry and berry fruit flavors. Reveals a savory push of loamy earth, mineral and brambly herbs on the plush finish. "

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

2013
Decanter
Score
95
Date
2020-11-01
2013
Vinous
Score
93+
Date
2022-03-31
2009
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2009
Wine Enthusiast
Score
95
Date
2009
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2007
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2007
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2007
Wine Enthusiast
Score
90
Date
2006
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2016-04-01