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.

A staple in Italy, Nebbiolo is known to the Italians as the Emperor grape variety, originating in Valtellina in northern Lombardy. Renowned for producing powerful, light-coloured wines, these vines grow at an altitude of 370 metres. The hot weather helps the grapes to thicken their skins and concentrate their mineral notes. In the vineyards, the grapes are harvested by hand and integrated cultivation methods allow the king of grapes to draw the best from the soil, extracting all the nutrients it needs. In the winery, the grapes undergo a long maceration, during which they are pumped over several times to extract the tannins and colour from the marc. Before bottling, the wine is left to rest in oak barrels for 18 months. Particularly elegant, the ruby colour promises a flood of aromas. The floral notes on the nose blend with the subtle flavours of Morello cherry. On the palate, the light tannins reveal a harmonious structure and fine balance.