Ar.Pe.Pe. Buon Consiglio Riserva, Valtellina Superiore Grumello DOCG, Italy 2016 La Parde de Haut-Bailly If the color purple had

If the color purple had flavor

With thoughtful aging in a mix of vessels and strict organic methods

It shows a beautiful appearance with faint highlights of dark ruby that add a subtle sparkle

dense core

Suggestions of violet pastille linger on as a burst of residual acidity maintains amazing freshness

Ar.Pe.Pe. Buon Consiglio Riserva, Valtellina Superiore Grumello DOCG, Italy 2016 La Parde de Haut-Bailly If the color purple hadDense and tightly meshed, with taut, chalky tannins and a racy streak of minerality married to flavors of dried black cherry, medicinal herbs, orange peel and milled pepper. Reveals savory hints of tobacco and smoke that push through and linger on the persistent finish. Let this open in the glass or decant for full enjoyment. Drink now through 2031. 1,050 cases made, 150 cases imported. 93 Pts Wine Spectator