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Arpepe 2017 Grumello Rocca de Piro Nebbiolo (Valtellina Superiore)

Rating
91
Price
$59
Winery
Variety
Region
Wine Type
Red
Alcohol
13.5%
Bottle Size
750 ml
Issue Date
12/31/2021
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Aromas of wild berries and crushed Alpine mint form the nose. Lithe and polished, the elegant, rather austere palate offers crushed strawberry, spiced cranberry and black tea alongside taut, refined tannins. Kerin O’Keefe

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All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind. Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from 5-8 samples. Reviewers may know general information about a flight to provide context—vintage, variety or appellation—but never the producer or retail price of any given selection. When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted.

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*Products deemed unacceptable (receving a rating below 80 points) are not reviewed.

98-100

Classic
The Pinnacle of quality

94-97

Superb
A great achievement

90-93

Excellent
Highly recommended

87-89

Very Good
Often good value; well recommended

83-86

Good
Suitable for everyday consumption, often good value

80-82

Acceptable
Can be employed


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