Ar.Pe.Pe. Valtellina Superiore Fiamme Antiche Inferno Riserva 2017 Domaine Michel Gros 2022 and gypsum create mineral-rich character—is

and gypsum create mineral-rich character—is dry and built to evolve

gathering nutty depth and beeswax richness

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

tucked on an east-facing slope shaded from the brutal afternoon sun by a pine forest

called “Plessiva” and “Mernicco”

Ar.Pe.Pe. Valtellina Superiore Fiamme Antiche Inferno Riserva 2017 Domaine Michel Gros 2022 and gypsum create mineral-rich character—isInferno 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