Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella 'Ultimi Raggi' Ar.Pe.Pe. 2016

The Sassella Ultimi Raggi of the cellar Ar.Pe.Pe is the magnificent expression of the Nebbiolo grape, which originates from the late harvest of the grapes. That's how at a height of six hundred meters above sea level, in the highest of Sassella, the brothers Pellizzati Perego Ar.Pe.Pe who now run the winery, slightly overripe the beautiful bunches of Nebbiolo. This choice reflects the will of Emanuele, Isabella and Guido to preserve a tradition has always been known to vigneron of the Valtellina, showing how for the Pellizzati Perego family the art of winemaking is indispensable to its history.

Only from tradition comes innovation, support the creators of wines Ar.Pe.Pe, along with the dynamic group of young people to help them in the work in the vineyard and in the cellar. The vineyards are on the Rhaetian of the valley and can then enjoy a perfect exposure to the South. The steepness of the slopes, however, requires all the experience and skill of those who worked skillfully with a passion so unique terroir, for more than five generations. With no ties to this area it would be hard to create products as perfect as the Nebbiolo Ar.Pe.Pe that can boast of an impeccable quality. The Last Rays Sassella is the quintessential mountain Nebbiolo vinified following the dictates of the Alpine Valtellina wine history.

An elegant red wine, that embodies the grace given to the grapes by the last rays that the sun gives to the earth, before the winter frost. Soft and good backbone, Sassella Ultimi Raggi knows how to involve our taste buds with the complexity of his notes. At the heart of the warm notes of raspberry joins the ore body and beautifully fresh rare finesse. The Last Rays Sassella is a Nebbiolo chiseled from sun and frost, a combination that gives birth to a wine capable of penetrating our senses, thanks to its sweet richness. A tasting that knows how to excite.