ArPePe Grumello Rocca de Piro Appellation: Valtellina Superiore DOCG, Grumello Region: Lombardia Type: Red, dry Varietal: 100% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo) Grumello de Piro comes from vineyards by the Grumello De Piro Castle. It presents Lombardia the authentic characteristics of the Nebbiolo grape with extreme elegance. Tasting Notes MAR ADRIÁTICO Bright ruby red with coral nuances, the nose at first recalls aromas of forest, leading into notes of leather and tobacco. On the palate, it is fresh, rich and complex. Of great persistence, it remains extraordinarily alive and fresh thanks MAR TIRRENO to its well balanced acidity. Food Pairing It pairs well with all regional cuisine from Lombardia: Pizzoccheri della Valtellina, Tortelli Di Zucca, Cassoeula, Risotto alla Milanese, Ossobuco alla Milanese, and Cotoletta alla Milanese, or antipasto like Bresaola and Valtellina Casera cheese. Serving Temperature: 15° C (54-57º F), serve in a large glass. Vineyard Notes Production Area: Grumello sottozona, municipalities of Sondrio and ArPePe began in 1984 when Arturo Montagna in Valtellina. Pelizzatti Perego, bolstered by the Winemaking Notes experience gained in his father’s and grandfather’s firm, decided to create his Vinification: Traditional with maceration of the pressed fruit. own winery and label. His aim was to Fermentation: Stainless Steel realize the full potential of the unique Valtellina terroir. To do this he reinstated Aging: Two years in oak barrels (50 HL) and at least six months in bottle the oldest regional winemaking traditions before release. and focused on producing long-aging Nebbiolo wines. 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 a true expression of terroir and a major point of reference on the national and international wine scene. 5950 Doyle Street Ste. #4 | Emeryville, CA 94608 | 510-601-6010 | [email protected] © 2020 Vinity Wine Company. All rights reserved..