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Ar.Pe.Pe. Valtellina Sassella Riserva Vigna Regina 2009 (1.5L)

Name: Ar.Pe.Pe. Valtellina Sassella Riserva Vigna Regina 2009 (1.5L)
Brand: Private [PRI]
SKU: SF-1-PRI--092426-1.5L35
Price: 219.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

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Antonio Galloni

95 points

"The 2009 Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva Vigna Regina is laced with hints of raspberry, white truffle, mint, pine and orange peel. Deep, resonant and also light on its feet like only Nebbiolo can be, the Vigna Regina hits all the right notes. Chalk, white pepper and a whole range of bright, saline notes extend the finish. In 2009, the Vigna Regina is arrestingly beautiful." —Antonio Galloni

Decanter

96 points

"Valtellina has some of the most challenging vineyards in Italy, most located on steep terraces at around 500m above sea level. Vigna Regina is a Chiavennasca with a 42-day maceration on the skins after fermentation. A bright, pale ruby-garnet in colour, it shows an extremely restrained character of smoky woodland and liquorice alongside a savoury blood-orange flavour. It’s pretty well extracted on the mid-palate, emerging with a stern structure yet refined tannins and huge freshness which should see it age well for decades."

Kerin O'Keefe

97 points

"Fragrant and loaded with finesse, this radiant red opens with enticing scents of woodland berry, forest floor, smoky flint and wild Alpine herb. The still youthful palate shows tension and finesse, featuring ripe sour cherry, strawberry compote, tobacco and a mineral vein of graphite. Firm, refined tannins and bright acidity lend balance and structure, while an almost salty saline note lingers on the close." —Kerin O'Keefe

More about Ar.Pe.Pe.

ARPEPE is short for Arturo Pelizzatti Perego, the founder of the estate. Sadly Arturo passed 15 years ago, but his children have continued the work he started. Emanuele and Isabella have expanded the winery and this allows them the luxury of patience. They can age the wines for years in tanks, concrete vats and large neutral oak barrels until they are ready to bottle, and they can age them even longer in bottle until they are ready to sell and drink.

The vineyard work is laborious and almost entirely by hand due to the steepness of the slope. They eschew the use of herbicides and pesticides and essentially farm the same way as their ancestors did.