Sassella Stella Retica Valtellina Superiore DOCG 2019 ARPEPE
Sassella Stella Retica Valtellina Superiore DOCG 2019 ARPEPE
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Technical details
| Cellar | Arpepe |
|---|---|
| Allergeni | Solfiti |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| SIze | 0.75l |
| Grapes | Chiavennasca |
Description
Sassella Stella Retica Valtellina Superiore DOCG 2019 ARPEPE
Sassella Stella Retica
You always hoped to see the alpine star as a child during mountain walks, but the hikes were often longer than your breath, and most of the time you got tired before finding it. The beauty is that you always had the desire to return and search for it, even if it meant reaching the glacier. Just like the climber who dedicated a route to our wine: you can look for it on the maps of the Retic side, the one of the Alps where Sassella is carved.
Valtellina Superiore Sassella Stella Retica DOCG, almost a tongue twister, just like the first sip: tight enough to catch you still astonished, soft enough not to catch you off guard.
The long maceration can do a lot of good even for young wines, which year after year will manage to surprise you with their innate ability to evolve.
The right ripening of the grapes requires great attention in choosing the timing, as much as the weather conditions allow. This is how the grapes from the same vineyard are the result of infinite variables that humans can only manage in small part. That part which we, with natural enthusiasm, like to define as “work.”
Sassella Stella Retica Valtellina Superiore DOCG 2019 by ARPEPE is a mountain red wine that interprets with personality one of the most famous slopes of Valtellina. Its identity combines precision, energy, and a taste profile capable of blending tension and softness, offering a refined and satisfying sip. It’s a bottle designed for those looking for a great Italian wine tied to the territory, with an authentic style and a marked ability to evolve over time.
Territory and wine style
The Valtellina Superiore DOCG designation represents one of the most interesting expressions of mountain Nebbiolo, here interpreted according to the vertical and mineral character of Sassella, a historic and vocated area of the Retic slope. In this context, the wine acquires a distinct personality, made of finesse, energy, and depth. ARPEPE works with a recognizable style, focused on enhancing the territory and defining wines that can unite rigor and sensitivity, maintaining an elegant profile true to its origin.
Tasting notes
In the glass, it presents a ruby red color consistent with the type, destined over time to shift towards more evolved shades. On the nose, it expresses aromas of red fruit, floral notes, and a spicy and mineral component that recalls its alpine origin. On the palate, it is tense, fresh, and enveloping at the same time, with a balanced structure and tannins that are present but not aggressive. The sip is dynamic, precise, with good persistence and a finish that invites another taste. Its evolutionary vocation suggests a wine capable of gaining complexity as the years go by.
Recommended pairings
Sassella Stella Retica Valtellina Superiore DOCG 2019 pairs naturally with flavorful yet balanced dishes, such as pizzoccheri from Valtellina, not overly elaborate red meats, light game, braised dishes, porcini mushrooms, and aged cheeses. Its freshness and fine tannins also make it suitable for preparations with aromatic herbs and slow cooking, capable of dialoguing with the wine's depth without overshadowing its elegance.
Serving temperature
The ideal temperature to serve Sassella Stella Retica Valtellina Superiore DOCG 2019 is between 16 and 18 °C. If the wine has been stored for a long time or if you want to maximize its aromatic evolution, it may be helpful to open it a little before serving. It is not necessary to intervene with a decanter systematically, but a brief aeration can favor the expression of the bouquet in the early years of life.
Why buy it
This wine represents an interesting choice for those looking to buy wine online and bring to the table a bottle capable of clearly telling the story of Valtellina and the work of ARPEPE. Sassella Stella Retica Valtellina Superiore DOCG 2019 offers an authoritative yet not heavy profile, suitable for both an important dinner and a more attentive tasting moment. It’s a red that unites territory, elegance, and growth potential in the bottle, with a well-defined identity that is appreciable right from the start.
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