Valtellina Superiore Sassella 'Stella Retica'

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The 'Stella Retica' comes from 50 to 100 year old vines in the Sasella subzone of the appellation. Fermentation lasted 120 days, and the wine was aged for 18 months in 50 hectolite r untoasted casks, before resting for a further two years in bottle prior to release. Full of brightness and energy, expect cherry cola, anise, white pepper, and saw dust. Curl of with a Paolo Cognetti novel and drift away. Tucked away, far up a valley whose mouth opens to the northern end of Lake Como, you’ll find the terraced vineyards of Ar.Pe.Pe.. At the helm of this storied alpine estate is the fifth generation of the Pelizzatti Perego family, and they are established Ar.Pe.Pe. as the widely recognized king of Valltellina Superiore. This is alpine Nebbiolo (here called Chiavennasca) at its finest. 13.5% ABV Show more