Situated in the heart of the Italian Alpes in the magnificent Valtellina valley found in Lombardy, the Pelizzatti Perego family create their brilliant wines. They have been caring for wines in the region for more than 150 years and the domain is here today thanks to its namesake: Arturo Pelizzatti Perego. An ambitious visionary, Arturo bought back the family domain in 1984 with the goal of creating delicate Vatellina Nebbiolos that would be known around the world. He did just that and today the name “ARPEPE” has become a standard for Italian wines. Now run by Arturo’s children, the property sitting at 700 metres above sea level use the knowledge passed down through five generations to continue making the domain’s brilliant organic wines of which only 60,000 bottles are produced in a year.

Although little known, Valtellina wines are a delight for Nebbiolo devotees. Located on the Swiss border in northern Lombardy, Valtellina has a rich wine-growing history dating back over 2,000 years. The vines enjoy full southern exposure and gentle breezes from Lake Como. The king of Valtellina grapes, Nebbiolo is derived from the Italian nebbia meaning fog, which is very common when the grapes are harvested between September and October. This pale-coloured grape variety produces tannic, powerful wines with good ageing potential that perfectly reflect the subtleties of the terroir, thanks to integrated farming methods. In the winery, the grapes macerate for 86 days in large wooden vats before being matured for 34 months. The intense nose reveals spicy aromas combined with hints of red fruit and aromatic herbs. On the palate, the great freshness of the fruit is perfectly balanced by the powerful tannins.