2020 L' Arco Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore, Veneto, Italy

ABOUT THIS WINE

This is no ordinary Valpolicella Ripasso. It is from the coveted Classic zone and it is a superior style, both in name and in attributes. 3 years of aging before bottling, this wine spends 2 years in large traditional Slavonian oak barrels. A dry, structured wine that will age gracefully, the L’Arco Ripasso is a testament to perfectly cultivated old-vine vineyards, native yeast fermentation, and decades of expertise in both the vineyard and winery. Fermented in tank with native yeast. 3-4 months after harvest, the fresh juice sees a short, secondary fermentation with the dried and pressed amarone grape skins, raising alcohol 0.5%. After settling in tank for 6 months, the wine spends more than 20 months in large traditional Slavonian oak (2000-5000 L). This is a versatile food wine for pastas like mushroom risotto, cacio e pepe, or pork ragu. Great with pork, red meats, or Asian flavors like teriyaki or Korean BBQ.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Founder and winemaker Luca Fedrigo continues in the tradition of his mentor, legendary Amarone producer Giuseppe Quintarelli. Luca crafts classic wines built on the Valpolicella’s historical varieties with occasional twists: Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara. With vineyards in the Classic zone, around the town of Negrar, Luca does everything himself, from vineyard to bottling, with help from only a handful of employees. A true artist, the results speak for themselves, wines that are expressive of the region and reflect the careful stewardship and attention to detail that only Luca can provide.