Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.6

Insane wine. Dried cherry, spice, road tar, dried roses and that haunting alpine Nebbiolo perfume that only Arpepe seems able to deliver. The palate is nimble, precise and unbelievably balanced. Yes, there is tannin, but Arpepe processes tannin through its own lens. Everything feels refined, transparent and perfectly proportioned. The architecture is stunning. There is a slight stretch on the back end right now, but the underlying balance and purity are undeniable. Already 9.6 and just getting started. — 2 hours ago

Cheyenne Jaime

9.2

Really good with pad Thai! The wine cuts through the spice of the dish, but the spice brings out the smooth sweetness of the wine. — 4 months ago

Kland Aida

9.3

Loved the wine — strawberry, dried strawberries, a bit of herbs (mint?). Not too tannic but dry. — 7 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.7

NEEDS a 45 minute decant.

N: sensual. Sexy. Wild cherry and blackberry. Liquor. Intense. Savory.

P: sweet wildblackberry. Silky. Explosive. So good. — 2 months ago

Silver Eyes

9.5

Light, easy-drinking & versatile with food that’s not too heavy. Really enjoyed this for an everyday white. — 3 months ago

Angelo Casagrande

9.3

Light, rust colored; some bright fruit, light tannins, and pure cherry fruit. Quite quaffable! Went well with orecchiette, sausage and rapa. I do love Valtellina neb. North meets South with this dinner. — 5 months ago

Edward D

9.7

Beautiful Smooth nice oak flavor — 7 months ago

JFP

9.1

2022 vintage. Nice fit to bbq brusque. — 2 months ago

Rob Brobst III

9.4

The 2021 Mazèr Valtellina Superiore DOCG 2021 from Valtellina pours a bright garnet and opens with lifted aromas of red currant, cranberry, rhubarb, and orange peel layered with subtle notes of anise, cedar, and alpine herbs. On the palate it’s medium-bodied and elegant, with lively acidity and firm, chalky tannins that frame flavors of tart red berries, licorice, and a touch of earth and spice. The finish is savory and mineral-driven, showing the cool alpine character of 100% Nebbiolo (locally called Chiavennasca) with a clean, persistent structure that should continue to evolve nicely over the next several years. 🍷  — 3 months ago

Diego Turcios

9.3

Lo acompañe con ribeye, y con Lucas — 7 months ago