2023 Ar.Pe.Pe. Rosso di Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy Arianna Occhipinti It is even more dense

It is even more dense and crystalline and reminds me of Dagueneau Silex in its level of polish

Half of the grapes in the final blend were destemmed and skin fermented for three days with

Aged for 9 months in older oak barrels (2 to 4 years)

well-balanced and classic

than aged in clay amphoras

2023 Ar.Pe.Pe. Rosso di Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy Arianna Occhipinti It is even more dense100% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo) 50 100 year old vines 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 mo. in 50 hectoliter untoasted casks 4,000 cases produced annually