Ar.Pe.Pe. Rosso di Valtellina 2023
Ar.Pe.Pe. Rosso di Valtellina 2023
$40.99 on 6 bottles
92 points Falstaff
Pale, transparent ruby, silver reflections. Clean and clear aromas of clove, with meaty notes and then redcurrant. On the palate, well-integrated tannins and a pleasant bitterness supporting the fruit. Precise and juicy with a long finish.
90 pts Vinous
Drinking Window 2025 - 2033
The 2023 Rosso di Valtellina is a terrific introduction to this range. Aromatic, pliant and supple, the 2023 is inviting right out of the gate. Crushed red berry fruit, white pepper, chalk and flowers all grace this silky, mid-weight offering from Ar.Pe.Pe. - By Antonio Galloni on February 2026
Ar.Pe.Pe. remains a reference point in Valtellina. These sturdy, classically built wines have a lot to offer, especially for readers who appreciate a minimalist aesthetic in reds that exalt vintage and site characteristics over forward fruit. There’s plenty to explore here.
- 100% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo)
- 50-100-year-old vines
- Primarily sourced from lower slopes of Sassella and Grumello vineyards at 350-400 meters
- South/east exposure. 110-day maceration on the skins
- Aged 6-12 months in large 50HL neutral casks
