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Arpepe Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva Nuova Regina 2016 750ml
Arpepe Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva Nuova Regina 2016 750ml
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DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
Arpepe is a family estate in Valtellina, the steep, terraced Alpine valley in northern Lombardy where Nebbiolo goes by the local name Chiavennasca. Nuova Regina is one of its Riserva bottlings from the Sassella subzone, first made in 1988.
The vines grow at 450-550 meters facing south and southeast. The grapes macerate for 67 days in large 50-hectoliter wooden vats, then the wine ages 39 months in cask and three more years in bottle before release. The style is mountain Nebbiolo: lighter in color than Barolo, with red fruit, flowers, herbs and spice and a stony, mineral finish. At 13% alcohol it feels fresh and long.
Decant it for an hour and serve around 60-62F in a large Burgundy glass. Pair it with pizzoccheri, bresaola, braised veal, mushrooms or aged Valtellina Casera cheese.
Bottle size: 750ml
