Ar. Pe. Pe. Valtellina Superiore Grumello Buon Consiglio Riserva 2007
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A grippy red, loaded with minerally iron, saline and smoke notes, this is fresh and tightly meshed, with flavors of roasted plum and fig fruit, cigar box and ground white pepper that start softly but expand on the palate, ringing out on finish. Drink now through 2029.
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Aromas of menthol, flint, crushed herb, leather and a balsamic note come together in the glass. Smooth and vibrant, the elegant palate delivers dried cherry, strawberry, star anise, pipe tobacco and mineral framed in polished tannins and bright acidity. Hold for even more complexity. Drink 2017–2027.
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The soils of the Grumello subzone are sandier and less rocky than those of Sassella, and in 2007 yielded a wine that is open and expressive, its red- cherry flavors accented by notes of white truffles and dried leaves. It’s the earthiest and most developed of the 2007 releases we tasted from Ar. Pe. Pe. this year, ready to enjoy now with mushroom risotto.
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