Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva Nuova Regina 2018

Ar.Pe.Pe’s Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva Nuova Regina 2018 is a striking expression of mountain Nebbiolo, grown in one of the most demanding and rewarding sites in Lombardy. “Nuova Regina” – the “New Queen” – comes from a steep, stone-filled vineyard near Rocce Rosse, where old vines and meticulous hand work help produce a Riserva of rare depth, elegance, and longevity. Like the best wines from Valtellina, it carries real historical weight: a style shaped by centuries of heroic hillside viticulture and patience in the cellar.

Tasting Notes
Expect a wine with a translucent ruby-garnet hue typical of Nebbiolo, bright and refined rather than opaque or heavy. Aromatically, it should offer layers of wild berries, dried roses, alpine herbs, earth, spice, and mineral notes, with the kind of complexity that unfolds slowly in the glass. On the palate, Nuova Regina is usually taut, precise, and beautifully structured, with firm but polished tannins, lively acidity, and a core of red fruit, savory spice, and stony minerality. As a Riserva from old vines, it is built for aging, and the 2018 vintage should reward cellar time with added harmony, nuance, and depth over the next decade or more.

Production
This wine comes from a high, exceptionally steep Sassella vineyard in Valtellina, where the soils are dominated by rock and very little earth, creating naturally low yields and intense concentration. The old-vine parcels are harvested entirely by hand, a necessity on these terraced slopes, and the cellar work is equally careful to preserve purity, finesse, and the character of the site.

Food & Serving
A superb match for braised beef, ossobuco, game birds, mushroom risotto, and aged mountain cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C and consider decanting for 1–2 hours, especially if drinking young, to allow the aromatics and structure to open fully.

Producer
Ar.Pe.Pe is one of the most respected names in Valtellina, known for championing traditional Nebbiolo from this dramatic Alpine region in northern Lombardy. The winery has earned acclaim for its dedication to terraced vineyards, old vines, and long-lived, terroir-driven wines that showcase the unique identity of Valtellina Superiore and its historic crus.

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