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Lombardy is the most populous, richest and most productive region in the country. 16.2% of the national population (10 million people) live there and create 21% of the total GDP.<\/p>\n
The region is an important producer of wines but not really well recognized except Franciacorta or Valtellina.<\/p>\n
If Italy is known for its spaghettis, Rice is very popular in the region, often found in soups as well as risotti, such as “risotto alla milanese”, with saffron. Butter is used, no olive oil!<\/p>\n
The region is famous for its historical figures such as Virgil, Caravaggio, Claudio Monteverdi, Antonio Stradivari and popes John XXIII or Paul VI.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15737″ img_size=”400×200″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
The \u201cPelizzatti\u201d winery was born in 1860.<\/p>\n
In 1973, after many trials and tribulations, both the trademark and the business were sold.<\/p>\n
In 1984, Arturo Pelizzatti Perego, decided to make a comeback, using his own acronym, ArPePe.<\/p>\n
Now, the family owns 13 hectares of vineyard. They are all standing in grass, in the heart of the Valtellina Superiore DOCG area, dotted around Sassella, Grumello and Inferno.<\/p>\n
In 2018, Gambero Rosso awarded Best Italian Red Wine of the Year ARPEPE\u2019s Sassella Riserva Rocce Rosse.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
100% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo). 50-100-year-old vines. From lower slopes of Sassella and Grumello vineyards at 350-400 meters. South\/east exposure. 110-day maceration on the skins in wooden vats 50hl. Aged 6 months in 50hl untoasted casks. 2,420 cases produced.<\/p>\n
“Opening to a light ruby color, the Ar. Pe. Pe. 2021 Rosso di Valtellina has notes of mountain pine, heritage rose with black slate and chalkboard that all converge with elegance. With time, it also offers blossoming fruit, dried cranberry and rose hip tea. This is a terrific entry-level proposition, and I highly recommend you find a bottle.” – Wine Advocate, 92 Points<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Grape:<\/strong> 100% Nebbiolo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":15804,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n