Sassella is typically the most elegant of the Communes made by Ar.Pe.Pe. The Nuova Regina is clearly the most sophisticated of the 2016 Riserva crop.

The perfume here ramps up a notch, delicacy and intrigue with underlying power all be it in a mid-weight wine. Constantly changing and evolving with each sniff. The flow, shape and mouthfeel are impeccable. Vibrant red fruit with woody herbs tea, blood orange again. Insane tannins, fine long acid matching fine long tannins with rhubarb, flowers, alpine hints a slatey edge and much more. Beauty in a glass!

• Varietal: Nebbiolo
• Region: Lombardy, Italy
• Appellation: Valtellina Superiore Sassella DOCG
• Vintage: 2016
• ABV: 13.5%
• Size: 750ml