Ar.Pe.Pe. Sassella Stella Retica 2017

Ar.Pe.Pe. Sassella Stella Retica 201794 points Wine Enthusiast "Fragrant and loaded with finesse, this lovely red opens with heady aromas of woodland berry, wild rose and camphor. Lithe and delicious, the elegant palate offers juicy red cherry, crushed strawberry, baking spice and a tangy mineral note suggesting granite. It's well balanced, with polished tannins and fresh acidity. Drink through 2032." 100% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo) 50 100 year old vines at 400 600 meters Sourced from from

Italy (just east of Montalcino)$46

complemented by mineral

in order to control ventilation and sun exposure

Composition: Blended grape varietals typical of the Douro Valley

The vineyards are planted on well-drained

Though this BdB comes from the troublesome 2014 vintage

The parcel belonging to Toni Bodenstein was planted in 1952

and stainless steel for 10-months prior to bottling

2 years in large wood botti (from 1000 to 5000 liters)

93 pts Wine Advocate (Kelley) (previous disgorgement date)

Rich ruby red colour with purple highlights

Soil composition Clayey