2016 Ar.Pe.Pe. Ultimi Raggi Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella, Italy Weingut Wimmer-Czerny who cut his teeth on

who cut his teeth on the '99 harvest in Burgundy and five years at Rex Hill under Lynn Penner-Ash before coming home

well-balanced and silky in texture

pencil shavings and floral lift over silky

This wine is made from Pinot Noir grapes

2016 Ar.Pe.Pe. Ultimi Raggi Valtellina Superiore Riserva Sassella, Italy Weingut Wimmer-Czerny who cut his teeth onAromas of graphite, game, earth, red cherries and dark berries. Dense palate with dusty yet ripe tannins, refreshing acidity and a medium to full body. A lot of good substance that still needs time to integrate and gain complexity. Drinkable now, but best from 2026. 95 Pts James Suckling