Ar.Pe.Pe. Rocce Rosse Riserva Valtellina Superiore Sassella DOCG, Italy 2016 Valpolicella Blend orange zest and cloves

orange zest and cloves

citrus fruit and a slight hint of cinnamon

guaranteeing a refreshing

as well as hints of hazelnuts

full of finesse and elegance from start to finish

Ar.Pe.Pe. Rocce Rosse Riserva Valtellina Superiore Sassella DOCG, Italy 2016 Valpolicella Blend orange zest and clovesThe Ar. Pe. Pe. 2016 Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella Rocce Rosse is initially understated with timid primary fruit, blood orange and apricot. There is a pretty spiciness as well, with dried cinnamon stick, nutmeg and tanned leather. The wine needs time, and if you come back to the glass after a little pause, it sings with greater intensity and balance. This is a release of 25,302 bottles that sees 97 days on the skins and 34 months of wood and