Ar.Pe.Pe. Grumello Rocca de Piro Riserva, Valtellina Superiore Grumello DOCG, Italy 2017 Sonoma Coast The rich and equally seductively

The rich and equally seductively textured medium-bodied flavors possess a bit more restraint while displaying a touch of youthful austerity on the firmer and grippier finish

saturated with black cherry

Very delicate nose

The 2018 Morey-Saint-Denis La Riotte 1er Cru has an energetic bouquet with red berry fruit

Ar.Pe.Pe. Grumello Rocca de Piro Riserva, Valtellina Superiore Grumello DOCG, Italy 2017 Sonoma Coast The rich and equally seductivelyA fresh, focused red, with a subtle yet persistently fragrant thread of tobacco and spices winding through dried cherry and strawberry, tea rose, stone and smoke notes. Reveals supple tannins that firm the creamy, lasting finish. Tightly meshed yet still expressive, this should show well with short term cellaring. Best from 2024 through 2034. 1,900 cases made, 170 cases imported. 95 Pts Wine Spectator