Arpepe Valtellina Rosso 2020

Arturo’s aim was to realize the full potential of the unique Valtellina terroir. In order to do so he started producing long-aging Nebbiolo wines following the rules of the oldest traditions. Today, Isabella, Emanuele and Guido continue their father’s work as the fifth generation of winemakers and growers. In just a few years, thanks to careful technological innovations and the choice of a young and passionate team, Arturo’s dream has come true: his rare wines are once again a major point of reference on the national and international wine scene. The vineyards in Valtellina stretch over steep and stony slopes where nature has been testing the farmer for centuries in the struggle for the realization of amazing wines. Wall after wall has been built on these slopes to be broken only by arduously planted strips of vineyards where roots can get to the richness of the riverbed soils. The position of the valley, from East to West, allows the vineyards to be in the sun all day long. This allow