2017 ArPePe "Rocca Piro" Grumello Valtellina Superiore
95WS
91WE
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Wine Spectator
Reviewed May 2024A fresh, focused red, with a subtle yet persistently fragrant thread of tobacco and spices winding through dried cherry and strawberry, tea rose, stone and smoke notes. Reveals supple tannins that firm the creamy, lasting finish. Tightly meshed yet still expressive, this should show well with short-term cellaring. Best from 2024 through 2034. 1,900 cases made, 170 cases imported. (AN)
Professional Reviews
91
Wine Enthusiast
Aromas of wild berries and crushed Alpine mint form the nose. Lithe and polished, the elegant, rather austere palate offers crushed strawberry, spiced cranberry and black tea alongside taut, refined tannins. (KO)
Staff Reviews
OC
Review Date: 05/2025
Dried flowers alongside red fruit and graphite create a graceful and elegant taste profile in this wine. This wine presents itself through a gradual pace while maintaining a tender grip on the palate.
Notes
ArPePe’s 2017 “Rocca de Piro” Grumello Valtellina Superiore is a graceful and aromatic mountain Nebbiolo, offering purity, elegance, and alpine tension. The nose is perfumed and refined, with red cherry, rose petal, and blood orange, accented by hints of tea leaf, alpine herbs, and crushed rock. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied and finely structured, with silky tannins and bright acidity framing delicate red fruit and savory mineral tones. The finish is long and lifted, echoing floral and earthy nuances. A poised and expressive Valtellina that beautifully captures the finesse of the Grumello cru.
Details
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Origin | Lombardy, Italy |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 1872795 |