{"product_id":"2013-arpepe-valtellina-superiore-sassella-riserva-rocce-rosse-750ml-copy-1","title":"2016 ArPePe Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva Rocce Rosse (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTucked away high on the Alps, just south of the Italian-Swiss border, the steep terraced vineyards of AR.PE.PE. (an abbreviation of founder Arturo Pelizzatti Perego's initials) are yielding some of the most unique and noteworthy wines in the region. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAt the helm of this storied estate, is the fifth generation of the Pelizzatti Perego family. The roots of this remarkable estate go back to the 1860s, when the current generation’s great-great-grandfather Giovanni founded a successful winery in the area, then known only as “Pelizzatti.” Over 160 years later, AR.PE.PE. is widely recognized as one of if not the best producer in the appellation, as well as a benchmark producer of Nebbiolo in general. Production is very much of the old-school and everything across their thirteen hectares of vines is done by hand. The transparency of the grape, the singular landscape and the Peregos’ gentle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in the heart of Sassella 400m above sea level, Rocce Rosse is made only in the best vintages is named after the parcel’s iron-rich, red rocks, is a benchmark for the denomination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Tight, taut and very young, this gorgeous wine has intense aromas of Alpine berry, orange zest, camphor and cake spice. On the savory, elegantly structured palate, firm tannins accompany crushed mint, wild strawberry, pomegranate and grilled Porcini. A salty note signals the close while vibrant acidity keeps it balanced. Drink through 2046” 98 - Kerin O’Keefe (12\/24)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Ar. Pe. Pe. 2016 Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella Rocce Rosse is initially understated with timid primary fruit, blood orange and apricot. There is a pretty spiciness as well, with dried cinnamon stick, nutmeg and tanned leather. The wine needs time, and if you come back to the glass after a little pause, it sings with greater intensity and balance. This is a release of 25,302 bottles that sees 97 days on the skins and 34 months of wood and cement aging. Drink date: 2023 - 2037.” 96 - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate (1\/24)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Very flowery on the nose, with fresh violets, roses, red currants, bright fruitiness, licorice and stony minerality. The attack is soft, with a medium body, brilliant crisp acidity and tight yet ripe tannins soaked in fruit. Not an easy wine, more elegant than powerful. It needs time to develop more complexity. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.” 96 -  James Suckling (6\/24)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Default","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48153946489090,"sku":null,"price":129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/1419\/7817\/products\/AR.PE.PE-Valtellina-Superiore-Riserva-Sassella-Rocce-Rosse.png?v=1602290734","url":"https:\/\/thewineclub.com\/products\/2013-arpepe-valtellina-superiore-sassella-riserva-rocce-rosse-750ml-copy-1","provider":"The Wine Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}