Cantina Ar.Pe.Pe.

Fiamme Antiche Inferno Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo

9.269 ratings
9.314 pro ratings
Valtellina, Sondrio, Lombardia, Italy
Nebbiolo
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

Gorgeous. 17’s here are really developing nicely. Spice, red cherrie, soppy ripe red cherries but not over the top. Restrained ripeness. Loads of tar and hot concrete. Palate is so elegant with loads of ripe cherry fruit, spice and wonderful freshness and ripe, juicy tannins. Outstanding length. Satiny texture.

Gorgeous. 17’s here are really developing nicely. Spice, red cherrie, soppy ripe red cherries but not over the top. Restrained ripeness. Loads of tar and hot concrete. Palate is so elegant with loads of ripe cherry fruit, spice and wonderful freshness and ripe, juicy tannins. Outstanding length. Satiny texture.

1 person found it helpfulSep 18th, 2023
Ellen Clifford

Such a fan of the Valtellinas, or as they call it chiavennasca. Leather, dried heather and cranberries and something super savory—mushrooms maybe—fight for attention. It amuses. Structurally balanced. Finishes earthy.

Such a fan of the Valtellinas, or as they call it chiavennasca. Leather, dried heather and cranberries and something super savory—mushrooms maybe—fight for attention. It amuses. Structurally balanced. Finishes earthy.

1 person found it helpfulDec 9th, 2022
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

Another 2017 Arpepe winner. Stunning nose. Classic Nebbiolo. Stunning. Aromas of rose petals, tar, some earth, but dried earth, leather and just so deep and so good. Classic. Like MGM classic. Wow. Palate is a dream. Succulent and supple with just insane juiciness and balance. Pure. All red fruit and just perfect balance and sweetness. Sappy and long. And my goodness is this elegant. Maybe the most elegant non riserva I’ve had from ar pe pe. Genius wine. Utter beauty.

Another 2017 Arpepe winner. Stunning nose. Classic Nebbiolo. Stunning. Aromas of rose petals, tar, some earth, but dried earth, leather and just so deep and so good. Classic. Like MGM classic. Wow. Palate is a dream. Succulent and supple with just insane juiciness and balance. Pure. All red fruit and just perfect balance and sweetness. Sappy and long. And my goodness is this elegant. Maybe the most elegant non riserva I’ve had from ar pe pe. Genius wine. Utter beauty.

1 person found it helpfulAug 4th, 2022
frank delzio

Some very interesting nebbiolo ... !

Some very interesting nebbiolo ... !

1 person found it helpfulJan 7th, 2017
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1 person found it helpfulSep 12th, 2015
Ryan Brazell

Rise Over Run

9.5

A new Inferno!

A new Inferno!

Mar 15th, 2017
Mitja Sirk

Production La Subida, Aceto Sirk

9.0

Incredible pleasure from Valtellina Chiavennasca!

Incredible pleasure from Valtellina Chiavennasca!

Sep 8th, 2016
Eduardo Bolaños

Sommelier Terroni Downtown LA

9.5

Out of magnum and spectacular!

Out of magnum and spectacular!

Sep 11th, 2015
Scott Barber

Wine Educator Meadowood Napa Valley

9.4

Beautiful take on Nebbiolo from Valtellina. Powerful but totally different from Piedmont

Beautiful take on Nebbiolo from Valtellina. Powerful but totally different from Piedmont

Jun 20th, 2015
Eduardo Bolaños

Sommelier Terroni Downtown LA

9.5

Finally had the Inferno bottle of ARPepe. It completes the entire line up for me now.

Finally had the Inferno bottle of ARPepe. It completes the entire line up for me now.

Mar 24th, 2015