- 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:
2012
Country:
Italy
Region:
Lombardia
Appellation:
Valtellina
Variety:
Nebbiolo
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Magnum | IT-ARP-10-12M | 3/1500ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Wine Enthusiast
Score
94
Date
Vinous
Score
93
Date
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
2015
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2021-02-26
2015
Wine Enthusiast
Score
93
Date
2020-10-01
2015
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2019-08-01
2015
Wine Spectator
Score
91
Date
2021-05-01
2011
Wine Enthusiast
Score
93
Date
2011
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2010
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2010
Vinous
Score
92
Date