2009 AR.PE.PE. Valtellina Superiore - Sassella Riserva Rocce Rosse

The 2009 Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva Rocce Rosse is a powerful, dense wine. Beguiling in its first impression, the 2009 opens up to reveal an exotic bouquet laced with dark spice, smoke, rose petal, lavender and star anise. On the palate, the 2009 is statuesque and ravishing in its beauty. More than anything else, it is the interplay of richness and structure that is so compelling here.