Ar.Pe.Pe. Valtellina Superiore Fiamme Antiche Inferno Riserva 2017 Domaine Michel Gros 2022 Ardbeg fans have been asking

Ardbeg fans have been asking for this one for roughly two decades: the standard-bearing 10 Year

It lands roasty and aromatic with a dry

Originally inspired by Alice Waters' farm-to-table philosophy and known for barrel-aged sours

or oak extract

nothing standing between you and the grape

Ar.Pe.Pe. Valtellina Superiore Fiamme Antiche Inferno Riserva 2017 Domaine Michel Gros 2022 Ardbeg fans have been askingInferno earns its name. It's one of Valtellina's smallest, steepest, hottest subzones, a sun trap of terraces where the rock radiates heat back at the vines. From this dramatic site Ar. Pe. Pe. makes Fiamme Antiche ("ancient flames"), a Riserva of pure alpine Nebbiolo grown at 450 meters on south facing slopes. Long maceration and about 12 15 months of aging in 50hL large casks and stainless steel, followed by bottle aging give it grace rather than