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Ar.Pe.Pe. Valtellina Superiore Fiamme Antiche Inferno Riserva 2019

$8499
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Inferno earns its name. Fiamme Antiche ("ancient flames") comes entirely from the "burning" terraces Ar.Pe.Pe. owns on the steep, sunny slopes of Poggiridenti, in the hottest of Valtellina Superiore's five subzones. This is Nebbiolo (called Chiavennasca here in Valtellina) grown on south-facing slopes at 450 meters. It's bottled as a Valtellina Superiore Riserva by a house whose wines are objects of cult adoration among Nebbiolo lovers worldwide. Isabella, Emanuele and Guido now carry on their father's work as the fifth generation of growers and winemakers. They let the year set the pace: macerations in big 50hL wooden vats have run anywhere from 54 to 104 days, followed by aging in large casks and stainless steel. The result is Alpine Nebbiolo from the sun-baked corner of a cool mountain valley, a serious alternative for anyone who thinks great Nebbiolo stops at the Langhe. Follow the family's advice: give it an hour to breathe, serve it around 59–61°F, and pour it into a big Nebbiolo glass.

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  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
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  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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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.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Nebbiolo

  • Vintage

    2019

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Crisp

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Pizzoccheri (Valtellina's buckwheat pasta with cabbage and cheese), young Bitto or other young mountain cheeses, pappardelle with wild boar ragù, braised venison, beef stew, or bresaola and other cured meats.

Tasting Profile

Expect Alpine Nebbiolo with a little extra sun: red cherry, dried flowers and herbs over an earthy, stony edge, with large casks keeping the oak in the background. Typically medium-bodied, with lively acidity and firm but fine tannins, finishing long and savoury. Think of a lighter, mountain-fresh cousin of Barolo, built to reward patience.

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