Ar.Pe.Pe
Valtellina Superiore Grumello Riserva Buon Consiglio 2018
| Denomination | DOCG Valtellina Superiore Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | Aged in large barrels for up to 60 months, followed by further ageing in the bottle in silence and darkness. |
- Name and vintage: Valtellina Superiore Grumello Riserva Buon Consiglio DOCG 2018
- Grape and Alpine style: Nebbiolo from the Alps (Chiavennasca), elegant and mineral still red
- Slow vinification: Maceration in wood for over 100 days and 60 months in barrel
- Flavour profile: Citrus notes, freshness and silky texture; intense minerality
- Heroic vineyards: Terraces at 370 metres between Sondrio and Montagna in Valtellina
Description
What kind of wine it is
Grumello Buon Consiglio by Ar.Pe.Pe. is a still red wine of great elegance, a pure expression of Alpine Nebbiolo, locally known as Chiavennasca. Recognised as Valtellina Superiore Grumello Riserva, this wine delivers the most authentic profile of the region. On the palate, it reveals a silky texture in perfect balance with pronounced acidity and a concentrated mineral character. The aromatic bouquet is taut and clear, enriched by refreshing citrus notes that herald remarkable ageing potential.
Where it comes from
This red originates in the heart of Valtellina, on the border between the municipalities of Sondrio and Montagna in Valtellina, at the foot of the Grumello hill. The vines grow at an altitude of 370 metres, cultivated through heroic viticulture on terraces supported by imposing dry-stone walls. The harsh Alpine climate ensures strong autumnal temperature variations, essential for the ripening of the grapes. This microclimate encourages the concentration of mineral salts in the skins and shapes a taut aromatic profile, preserving the natural freshness essential for the wine’s harmony.
How it is produced
Harvesting usually takes place around mid-October, with low yields. The winemaking process is characterised by prolonged macerations in wooden vats, which can exceed one hundred days to gently extract every component from the skins. Maturation then continues in large casks for sixty months. The process culminates with a slow rest in the dark, a crucial stage to stabilise the wine’s structure and harmoniously integrate the deep mineral soul with the lively acidity of the mountain variety.
History and Curiosities
A product of the heroic viticulture of Valtellina, Grumello Buon Consiglio by Ar.Pe.Pe. embodies the most authentic soul of Alpine Nebbiolo. The terraced vineyards overlook the underground cellar, giving rise to a memorable wine. Thanks to long wooden macerations lasting over one hundred days and ageing for 60 months in large barrels, this Riserva develops unparalleled elegance. Its concentrated mineral character combines with lively citrus freshness and a silky texture, evoking the evocative harmony of a cello and the white noise of a glacier.
Awards
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2018
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2018
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2018
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1860
- Oenologist: Isabella ed Emanuele Pelizzatti Perego
- Bottles produced: 100.000
- Hectares: 15
To do so, Arturo started producing long-aging Nebbiolo wines according to the rules of the oldest traditions.
Today, Isabella, Emanuele and Guido continue their father’s work as the fifth generation of winemakers and growers. In just a few years, thanks to careful technological innovations and the choice of a young and passionate team, Arturo’s dream has come true: his rare wines are once again a major point of reference on the national and international wine scene. Read more
| Name | Ar.Pe.Pe Valtellina Superiore Grumello Riserva Buon Consiglio 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Valtellina Superiore DOCG |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Ar.Pe.Pe |
| Story | History and Curiosities A product of the heroic viticulture of Valtellina, Grumello Buon Consiglio by Ar.Pe.Pe. embodies the most authentic soul of Alpine Nebbiolo. The terraced vineyards overlook the underground cellar, giving rise to a memorable wine. Thanks to long wooden macerations lasting over one hundred days and ageing for 60 months in large barrels, this Riserva develops unparalleled elegance. Its concentrated mineral character combines with lively citrus freshness and a silky texture, evoking the evocative harmony of a cello and the white noise of a glacier. |
| Origin | On the border between the municipalities of Sondrio and Montagna in Valtellina, at the foot of the Grumello hill, above the Cà Bianca district (Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy). |
| Climate | Alpine |
| Yield per hectare | 40 hl/ha |
| Harvest | 17 October |
| Fermentation | Approximately 102 days (even over 100 days if necessary) |
| Production technique | Macerazione lunga in tini di legno; affinamento in botte grande e successivo affinamento in bottiglia al buio |
| Wine making | Long maceration (about 102 days, even over 100 if necessary) in 50 hl wooden vats; ageing in large barrels for up to 60 months followed by further ageing in bottle in silence and darkness. |
| Aging | Aged in large barrels for up to 60 months, followed by further ageing in the bottle in silence and darkness. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |