- 100% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo) from the Sasella vineyards of Rocce Rosse, Nuova Regina and Ultimi Raggi
- 50-100-year-old vines
- 400-500 meters elevation
- South/southeast exposure
- 120-day maceration on the skins
- Aged 18 months in 50HL untoasted casks
- Rests 24 months in bottle prior to release
- 3,750 cases produced annually
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2015
Country:
Italy
Region:
Lombardia
Appellation:
Valtellina
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-ARP-10-15 | 0/ml |
| Magnum | IT-ARP-10-15M | 3/1500ml |
| 3L (Jeroboam) | IT-ARP-10-15J | 1/3000ml |
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2021-02-26
Wine Enthusiast
Score
93
Date
2020-10-01
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2019-08-01
Wine Spectator
Score
91
Date
2021-05-01
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2022
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2025-06-11
"A complex and vibrant wine with stony minerality, cinnamon, earth and strawberries on the nose. A subtle fruit profile of restrained blood oranges. Full-bodied, it shows long, refreshing acidity, density, and savory, velvety tannins. An ambitious and precise wine with a lifted finish."
2022
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
93
Date
2026-01-01
"Camphor, lavender, Alpine herb and crushed flint aromas form the nose on the Arpepe 2022 Sassella Stella Retica. Linear and elegant, the palate features tart red cherry, blood orange, tobacco leaf and star anise. A backbone of fine-grained tannins provides seamless support."
2022
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2026-02-18
"The 2022 Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva Stella Retica is an absolute delight. Aromatic and vibrant, with terrific presence, the 2022 is all class. Dark red/purplish fruit, blood orange, pomegranate and orange peel are all sculpted in the glass. This is such an elegant and polished wine."
2022
Wine Spectator
Score
90
Date
2026-09-09
"Beguiling hints of violet, anise, thyme and crushed gravel are an appealing thread that winds through flavors of strawberry paste and dried cherry fruit in this silky red. Light- to medium-bodied, with fresh focus, plus light, taut tannins on the finish."
2019
Wine Advocate
Score
94+
Date
2024-01-25
"The Ar. Pe. Pe. 2019 Valtellina Superiore Sassella Stella Retica shows a dry aroma of graham cracker or sawdust that takes a minute or two to lift. The bouquet then veers toward a pretty interlude of cassis, forest fruit, or dried blueberry that then segues to chalky tannins that are a little more astringent in the Stella Retica. That extra structure sets this wine up for a pairing with stewed meats with juniper berry and bay leaf. Production is 26,050 bottles."
2019
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2024-07-04
"Restrained geraniums, red currants and red pepper on the nose. The attack is quite soft, with a medium body, velvety tannins and tight, crisp acidity. Lacks a bit of complexity at the moment, but good substance for aging and forthright Valtellina character. Drink or hold."
2017
Wine Enthusiast
Score
94
Date
2021-11-01
2017
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2023-03-01
2017
Gambero Rosso
Score
3
Date
2021-12-01
2012
Wine Enthusiast
Score
94
Date
2012
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2010
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2010
Vinous
Score
92
Date
Wine Enthusiast
Score
93
Date
Vinous
Score
90
Date