Ar.pe.pe tasting
Materia Prima
Tasted Thursday, October 10, 2024 by kostaslonis with 68 views
Flight 1 (12 Notes)
tasting arpepe, bottles sent to Melina (dameli imports) from winery.
All bottles were 1hr open
Flight 2 (2 Notes)
bottles opened for the fun of it
2022 AR.PE.PE. Valtellina Superiore Il Pettirosso
Italy, Lombardia, Valtellina, Valtellina Superiore
Nebbiolo, Vineyard with grass, south east exposure, 400-550m altitude
Harvest 10/10/2022, yield 45 hl/ha
maceration 101 days in wooden vats 50hl
ageing for 12 months in big barrels 50hl, stainless steel, bottle
12661 bottles, 260 mag, 38 dmag, 13.50%
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Again light, fresh, youthful, red currant notes, herbal but more in balance, thin oak frame, walnut, nutty.
Palate is smooth, light tannins, cherry, elevated acidity, med body, med finish
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2022 AR.PE.PE. Rosso di Valtellina
Italy, Lombardia, Valtellina, Rosso di Valtellina
Nebbiolo, Vineyard with grass, south east exposure, 350-400m altitude
harvest: 01/10/2022, yield 50 hl/ha
maceration 100 days in wooden vats 50hl
ageing for 9 months in big barrels 50hl, concrete, bottle
52946 bottles, 1404 mag, 170 dmag, 13.50%
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dry red frut, warmth, hernal notes, licorice, light juicy red cherry notes, smooth tannins, again a touch warm, easy, med body, med finish
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2022 AR.PE.PE. Valtellina Superiore - Grumello Rocca de Piro
Italy, Lombardia, Valtellina, Valtellina Superiore - Grumello
Nebbiolo, Vineyard with grass, south east exposure, 350-500m altitude
Harvest 02/10/2022, yield 45 hl/ha
maceration 108 days in wooden vats 50hl
ageing for 12 months in big barrels 50hl, concrete, bottle
12893 bottles, 150 mag, 35 dmag, 13.50%
-/-
Really low intensity, faint cherry notes, med body, dry tannins.
I think this has a cork issue but the others didn't think so
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2022 AR.PE.PE. Valtellina Superiore - Sassella Stella Retica
Italy, Lombardia, Valtellina, Valtellina Superiore - Sassella
Nebbiolo, Vineyard with grass, south east exposure, 400-600m altitude
Harvest 08/10/2022, yield 45 hl/ha
maceration 103 days in wooden vats 50hl
ageing for 12 months in big barrels 50hl, concrete, bottle
26126 bottles, 200 mag, 35 dmag, 13.50%
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Riper red cherry notes, strawberry, red currant, floral notes, nice spice notes in the back
Palate with dry tannins, med body, cherry notes, framboise, a touch warm, med finish. Give it time
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2022 AR.PE.PE. Valtellina Superiore - Inferno Fiamme Antiche
Italy, Lombardia, Valtellina, Valtellina Superiore - Inferno
Nebbiolo, Vineyard with grass, south east exposure, 450m altitude
Harvest 04/10/2022, yield 45 hl/ha
maceration 105 days in wooden vats 50hl
ageing for 12 months in big barrels 50hl, stainless steel, bottle
12893 bottles, 150 mag, 35 dmag, 13.50%
-/-
Red cherry notes, ripe fruit, nicely balanced, spice and floral notes, elegant oak frame.
Palate with juicy fruit, smooth, med body, warmth, med to long finish. Interestig but give it some more time
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2018 AR.PE.PE. Valtellina Superiore - Inferno Riserva Sesto Canto
Italy, Lombardia, Valtellina, Valtellina Superiore - Inferno
Nebbiolo, Vineyard with grass, south east exposure, 450m altitude
Harvest 17/10/2018, yield 40 hl/ha
maceration 137 days in wooden vats 50hl
ageing for 42 months in big barrels 50hl, stainless steel, bottle
6226 bottles, 160 mag, 30 dmag, 14%
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Frangrant, red cherry, currant, floral notes, dry herb notes
Palate with ripe fruit, cherry, berry, a touch warm, med acidity, med finish, textured
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2018 AR.PE.PE. Valtellina Superiore - Grumello Riserva Sant'Antonio
Italy, Lombardia, Valtellina, Valtellina Superiore - Grumello
Nebbiolo, Vineyard with grass, south east exposure, 450-500m altitude
Harvest 22/10/2018, yield 40 hl/ha
maceration 132 days in wooden vats 50hl
ageing for 42 months in big barrels 50hl, stainless steel, bottle
6226 bottles, 160 mag, 30 dmag, 14%
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Ripe, red cherry, fragrant, light spicy, thin nutty, palate is dusty, red fruit, cherry notes, med body, med to high acidity, tense, mineral, med finish
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2018 AR.PE.PE. Valtellina Superiore - Grumello Riserva Buon Consiglio
Italy, Lombardia, Valtellina, Valtellina Superiore - Grumello
Nebbiolo, Vineyard with grass, south east exposure, 350-400m altitude
Harvest 16/10/2018, yield 40 hl/ha
maceration 138 days in wooden vats 50hl
ageing for 42 months in big barrels 50hl, stainless steel, bottle
12773 bottles, 200 mag, 40 dmag, 14%
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Forward, red cherry notes, tense, currant notes, some floral notes, a few herbal notes
Palate shows med to full body, high acidity, tense, quite more warm, tense, the tannins are there but not overly aggressive.
Give it time
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2018 AR.PE.PE. Valtellina Superiore - Sassella Riserva Ultimi Raggi
Italy, Lombardia, Valtellina, Valtellina Superiore - Sassella
Nebbiolo, Vineyard with grass, south east exposure, 600m altitude
Harvest 14/11/2018, yield 30 hl/ha
maceration 114 days in wooden vats 50hl
ageing for 42 months in big barrels 50hl, concrete, bottle
6106 bottles, 200 mag, 40 dmag, 14%
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The fruit is riper, red berry, candy notes, floral notes, palate is very smooth, juicy notes, ripe red fruit, med acidity, med body, tense, structured, med finish
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2018 AR.PE.PE. Valtellina Superiore - Sassella Riserva Rocce Rosse
Italy, Lombardia, Valtellina, Valtellina Superiore - Sassella
Nebbiolo, Vineyard with grass, south east exposure, 400-500m altitude
Harvest 24/10/2018, yield 40 hl/ha
maceration 133 days in wooden vats 50hl
ageing for 42 months in big barrels 50hl, concrete, bottle
25338 bottles, 480 mag, 92 dmag, 14%
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A bit drier tahn Sassella ultimi raggi, cherry, currant, a touch earthy, the oak is rather harsh
Palate with rich red fruit, med body, dry tannins, herbal notes, med finish
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2018 AR.PE.PE. Valtellina Superiore - Sassella Riserva Nuova Regina
Italy, Lombardia, Valtellina, Valtellina Superiore - Sassella
Nebbiolo, Vineyard with grass, south east exposure, 400-550m altitude
Harvest 26/10/2018, yield 40 hl/ha
maceration 131 days in wooden vats 50hl
ageing for 42 months in big barrels 50hl, concrete, bottle
6098 bottles, 204 mag, 40 dmag, 14%
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Very dry, fragrant dry red cherry, currant, tense, dry fruit overall, mineral, linear, some heavier floral notes too.
Palate shows med body, ripe red fruit, mineral, tense, red currant, raspberry, underripe pomegranate, med finish
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1999 AR.PE.PE. Il Pettirosso Terrazze Retiche di Sondrio IGT
Italy, Lombardia, Terrazze Retiche di Sondrio IGT
1hr decant
The wine shows evolution, overripe and dried fruit, earthy, sweet spices, clove, red cherry jam, roasted red peppers.
Palate shows med body, med tannins, rewd cherry notes, currants, dark oak frame, warmth, some chocolate notes, dry oak, old oak, tannins, mineral, med finish. Very dry
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