AR.PE.PE. Valtellina Superiore - Sassella Riserva Rocce Rosse

AR.PE.PE.

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Vintages

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1999 Other 92/100
Nebbiolo Blend, Nebbiolo
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Taster #7287 · Jan 19, 2025
Opened in the morning for the tasting at noon. The cork was ok, but the first pour was a bit weird. I hoped that it needed some air, but at noon it had not improved. It was still drinkable but kind of harsh. Too bad that it was so very lightly, but clearly corked.
1999 vintage
Taster #2385 · Jul 7, 2024
88/100
A little underwhelming based on expectations. The hue shows quite a bit of evolution, which is not unusual for nebbiolo and doesn't bother me. I expected a bit more complexity and a balance more on the cool climate side and didn't find this here. Frankly, not that different from a Spanna from Vallana. This was from a magnum, so I expected a little more freshness and focus. The finish is quite nice with good textural richness. I will open some …
1999 vintage
Taster #1737 · Mar 22, 2023
93/100
100% Nebbiolo harvested from the old (average vineyard age is 50 years) 4-hectare Rocce Rosse vineyard - named after the red rocks in the soil - found in the rocky Valtellina subzone of Sassella. The wine is fermented spontaneously and macerated with the skins for 30 days in old 5000-liter casks made of oak, acacia and chestnut. Typically aged for 4 years in old, untoasted 5500-liter botti casks made of oak, acacia and chestnut and a year in concrete tanks. …
1999 vintage
Taster #8777 · Nov 23, 2022
95/100
On top of all the notes of nutmeg after was opened for while were predominant. What a great Nebbiolo chiavennasca even after 23 years!
1999 vintage
Taster #5910 · Mar 24, 2022
93/100
Drank like a Burgundy with an extra dose of Alpine acidity and minerality. In a nice place. Light on its feet and not tired at all. Held up well on day two but was ready to drink after an hour or so decant.
1999 vintage
Taster #5927 · Mar 25, 2021
90/100
Light red color. Aromas of red cherries, dried herbs and wood spices. Light-bodied, nicely-structured fruit in the mouth with well-integrated tannins. After about 20 minutes of air, somewhat elegant and persistent on the palate. I found this well-regarded wine a bit disappointing and in the latter part of its peak drinking period. Not a good value.
1999 vintage
Taster #7287 · Mar 6, 2021
Opened the evening before and drunk over dinner with friends. Classic and elegant, this was good from the get go and even better 24h later.
1999 vintage
Taster #4014 · Jun 12, 2020
92/100
Ancora una grandissima bottiglia almeno per altri 5 anni
1999 vintage
Taster #2265 · Sep 8, 2018
94/100
Lifted, precise, rose petals, red cherry. If you took red fruit flesh and made a fruit leather that was stretched so thin, you could see right through it. Like great Barolo spread thin as a film. Beautiful tension and minerality. Terrific.
1999 vintage
Taster #1507 · Sep 17, 2017
93/100
Lovely nose of leather, dried herbs, and cedar. A very light rendition of Riserva. Licorice on the palate along with bright fruit and significant acidity -- not your typical Sassella. Delicious.
1999 vintage
Taster #0492 · Jul 13, 2016
Great with pan roasted pork chops. Elegant. Gets better with air and food.
1999 vintage
Taster #5258 · May 21, 2016
94/100
"Amore, come ti pare questo vino?" "Mmmmh, non è male, ma sa di speck" Ok, stappi una bottiglia del 1999 di un gran nebbiolo della Valtellina (remoto anno in cui hai iniziato ad uscire con tua moglie), vino comprato in tempi non sospetti, vino che negli anni è diventato quasi di culto, lo hai affinato in cantina per più di una decade, ... e questa è la reazione della compagna di una vita. Enomaniaco, te lo meriti! Quello che fai …
1999 vintage
Taster #1507 · May 3, 2016
93/100
Ethereal nose of dried herbs and cedar. Bright fruit with bright acidity and an overall smooth palate, with modest tannic notes and tar towards the end. For a riserva sassella a remarkably light rendition of the nebbiolo grape. I had this down to drink by this year, but I'm going to push it forward at least to 2107, since there is no reason to drink them up this year. Tasted great with some Sottocenere truffle cheese.
1999 vintage
Taster #6153 · Feb 26, 2016
90/100
Light red color, nose of dried flowers , cherry, earth, very smooth on the palate , gentle but with great refreshing acidity, long finish. Now is in a perfect spot. Unfortunately it was my last bottle
1999 vintage
Taster #2500 · Sep 28, 2015
Very pure and dry on the finish. Fruit was hidden so the wine came off a bit astringent.
1999 vintage
Taster #3671 · Dec 29, 2014
Light ruby-- imagine pave with light in between the stones. A whiff of high toned red fruit, dried rose petal and candied violet. But then all fragrances of earth, mushroom, leather and tar. Smooth tannins and long finish. Anyone who enjoys the mature Nebbiolo profile in a lighter style will like these wines. Great match for roast chicken.
1999 vintage
Taster #3809 · Nov 30, 2014
90/100
Vino autunnale, ricorda la pioggia, le foglie umide e un aratro che smuove le zolle dei campi in un pomeriggio di nebbia. Granato scarico con unghia aranciata, limpido e sottile, quasi trasparente. Al naso ricorda la buccia delle ciliegie macerate insieme ai fiori secchi, uno di quegli infusi di bucce e petali, senza polpa, tutto succo. Filigrana ossuta e scarnificata dagli anni di bottiglia, è la trama acida a sorreggere un' impalcatura esile, ma mai priva di gusto, e il …
1999 vintage
Taster #1945 · Oct 13, 2014
Doubt this wine will appeal to the masses -- but it appeals to me - the nose whore. Ruby red at the core with bricking at the rim. Delicate, ethereal nose filled with typical (wonderful) mature nebbiolo notes - cherry skins, spice, rose, leather, mushroom, herbs. Smooth attack and texture. On the palate the HIGH acidity and grippy tannins really kick in. With a little more depth of flavor, this would not bother me in the least. But without it, …
1999 vintage
Taster #6153 · Mar 21, 2014
90/100
light red color , delicate on the nose , grass , oriental spices , on the palate is fine , vibrant acidity , quite long finish , tannins are gentle. very good , have improved from my last bottle.
1999 vintage
Taster #4014 · Jul 7, 2013
90/100
Trovo in questa bottiglia sempre una grandissima piacevolezza di beva.
1999 vintage
Taster #5258 · Mar 16, 2013
94/100
Colore granato scarico con bei riflessi aranciati chiari. Naso sottile e delicato ma molto complesso: violetta secca, lavanda, una parvenza di geranio, erba fresca, tè verde, rosmarino, noce moscata, menta-liquirizia, ciliege sotto spirito, lieve resina di pino, cuoio, tabacco, muschio e foglie umide. Bocca fresca, sapida, sostenuta da un'ottima acidità e da tannini fini e davvero vellutati, con piacevole retrogusto dolce/amaro. Finale lungo e cangiante. Vino molto elegante, assai piacevole e di grande bevibilità. Può sembrare strano per un 1999, …
1999 vintage
Taster #0483 · Jan 4, 2013
91/100
lithe and floral, essence of cherryskins
1999 vintage
Taster #7287 · May 13, 2012
Drunk the 1999 and 1996 together over dinner with friends and blind at the beginning. The color of both was brick red with orange rims. The 1996 showing a little bit more age. At first we liked more the 1999, which had a finer nose and palate with more structure, and in fact was drunk faster (so that from memory it is now more difficult to remember details). But with time the 1996 came out very nice too. At first …
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Taster #4014 · Apr 7, 2012
92/100
Favoloso, che eleganza, che finezza. Grandissimo vino
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Taster #6153 · Dec 26, 2011
89/100
Light red color , floreal , spices , red fruit , gentle on the palate , risolved tannins , medium bodied and easy to drink , nice long finish
1999 vintage