Tucked away in the far northern reaches of Italy's Lombardy region is the wine-growing district of Valtellina. Situated in the Rhaetian Alps on the border with Switzerland, Valtellina is the quintessential mountain wine region. The valley runs almost perfectly east-west, with vines planted on sunny, south-facing slopes. Here, the Nebbiolo grape, known locally as Chiavennasca, produces age-worthy wines with notable similarities to the wines of neighboring Barolo and Barbaresco in Piedmont. One of the leading producers in this small region is Ar.Pe.Pe, cleverly named after its founder, Arturo Pelizzatti Perego, who started the winery in 1984 with the goal of realizing the full potential of the unique Valtellina terroir. Today, Arturo's children, Isabella, Emanuele, and Guido continue their father's work as the fifth generation of winemakers and growers. Please join us at Spruce as we welcome Isabella Pelizzatti, who will share her family's wines with us, paired with a special menu crafted by Chefs Mark Sullivan and John Madriaga. 

Menu:
Chicken Sausage, Stone Fruit Bread Pudding, Walnut Purée, Mustard Greens
Rosso di Valtellina 2012
Valtellina Superiore, Inferno, Fiamme Antiche 2010

House-Made Tagliatelle, Red Wine Braised Duck Legs, Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, Grana Padano
Valtellina Superiore, Sassella, Stella Retica, Riserva 2006
Valtellina Superiore, Grumello, Rocca de Piro, Riserva 2010

Braised Veal Breast, Anson Mills Polenta, Sautéed Greens, Stone Fruit Mostardo
Valtellina Superiore, Sassella, Rocce Rosse, Riserva 2002
Valtellina Superiore, Grumello, Buon Consiglio, Riserva 2005

Artisan Cheese
Valtellina Superiore, Sassella, Ultimi Raggi, Vendemmia Tardiva 2005

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