- 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 | 12/750ml |
| 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
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
2011
Wine Enthusiast
Score
93
Date
2011
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2010
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2010
Vinous
Score
92
Date