After Isabella’s whirlwind tour of London this week we are thrilled to offer a large collection of Mountain Nebbiolo from Arpepe.
The Perego family has been growing grapes on the granite terraces of Valtellina since 1860. They work only with Nebbiolo, or Chiavennasca as it is called in these parts, growing the grapes up to seven hundred metres above sea level on sheer, south-facing terraces. The vines dig straight into the granite below, rendering delicate, perfumed expressions of Italy’s most noble of grapes.
The 2023 vintage of their Rosso di Valtellina is perhaps the best version we have tasted. From a cool, classic vintage, it is a pale, delicate and fragrant Alpine wine that is so suited to the beginning of spring. Alongside, there is a trio of wines from the excellent 2022 vintage and each and every one of their riservas from 2018. From a warmer year, these rich, layered wines are truly built for the long haul.
The wines of Arpepe are now available on Tutto a Casa