AR.PE.PE. - Grumello Buonconsiglio Riserva 2016 Barbera

AR.PE.PE. - Grumello Buonconsiglio Riserva 2016 BarberaGrumello Riserva 2016 is a Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) from the Grumello cru in Valtellina, grown on steep terraced vineyards supported by dry stone walls. AR. PE. PE. farms these alpine parcels by hand, focusing on long macerations and extended aging in large oak to respect the wines natural pace. The 2016 vintage combines altitude driven freshness with depth built over time. A site specific Nebbiolo shaped by mountain viticulture and traditional cellar

crafted by the Manca family sisters’ feminine and intuitive touches

Lightly turn the bottle upside down to gently mix the sediment before serving

The wine offers aromas of dark berries

Marco bought 4 more amphorae to bury and increase his production

can be easily summed up by its name - astringent

and the balance to age well in bottle

Compared to the base Nobile

Gschleier carries more presence and intensity

It is a full-bodied wine with great persistence characterized by a salty note that slowly gives way to a long balsamic trail accompanied by aromatic herbs typical of Romangia

9” is a classic expression of Vernatsch in its most drinkable form

A reference bottling for one of Friuli’s historic red varieties

the grapes are hand-harvested and fermented spontaneously with native yeasts