Ar.Pe.Pe. Valtellina Superiore Fiamme Antiche Inferno Riserva 2017 0426JACKSON Merlot-led and Cabernet Franc-lifted

Merlot-led and Cabernet Franc-lifted

and dark fruit sweetness to rye's natural spice

a group of Rheingau growers got tired of the world thinking German Riesling meant sugar water

Serve it with a light chill and it gets even better

Ar.Pe.Pe. Valtellina Superiore Fiamme Antiche Inferno Riserva 2017 0426JACKSON Merlot-led and Cabernet Franc-liftedInferno earns its name. It's one of Valtellina's smallest, steepest, hottest subzones, a sun trap of terraces where the rock radiates heat back at the vines. From this dramatic site Ar. Pe. Pe. makes Fiamme Antiche ("ancient flames"), a Riserva of pure alpine Nebbiolo grown at 450 meters on south facing slopes. Long maceration and about 12 15 months of aging in 50hL large casks and stainless steel, followed by bottle aging give it grace rather than