{"product_id":"2023-larco-arcum-igt-veronese-veneto-italy","title":"2023 L'Arco \"Arcum\" IGT Veronese, Veneto, Italy","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"909\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eArcum\u003c\/em\u003e is L’Arco’s flagship IGT Veronese red—a blend rooted in the region’s traditional grapes: primarily \u003cstrong data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eCorvina\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eRondinella\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eMolinara\u003c\/strong\u003e, often with small additions of \u003cstrong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on the vintage. In 2022, ideal ripening conditions allowed for full phenolic development while maintaining aromatic brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eThe wine is produced using a partial appassimento method: a portion of the grapes is dried before fermentation, lending richness, concentration, and velvety texture. After fermentation in stainless steel and extended maceration, \u003cem data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eArcum\u003c\/em\u003e is aged in a mix of small oak barrels and larger neutral casks, allowing complexity to develop without overshadowing varietal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003eExpect a wine that bridges freshness and warmth—ripe red and black fruits balanced by spice, mineral tension, and refined structure. Its generous yet elegant profile makes it a natural pairing for grilled lamb, duck with cherry glaze, or aged cheeses like Monte Veronese or Asiago d’Allevo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003eL’Arco is a small, highly respected estate based in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003eValpolicella Classico\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003eLuca Fedrigo\u003c\/strong\u003e, who apprenticed under the legendary Giuseppe Quintarelli before establishing his own domaine. Named after the ancient stone arch on the property, L’Arco blends tradition with quiet innovation—embracing native varieties, thoughtful farming, and low-intervention winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2348\"\u003eFarming is done without herbicides or synthetic chemicals, focusing on soil vitality and vine balance. In the cellar, fermentation is slow and natural, with long macerations and minimal manipulation. The wines reflect the grace of Valpolicella’s terroir, offering both richness and lift, and often incorporate the appassimento method in nuanced ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2481\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWith \u003cem data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2362\"\u003eArcum\u003c\/em\u003e, Fedrigo expresses his vision of a modern-classic Veronese red: soulful, structured, and unmistakably rooted in place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uva Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51872551338273,"sku":"210000020541","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/WSWINEBOTTLEPHOTOTEMPLATE_cf1be21c-ca25-49f3-936c-beb94d1f8916.png?v=1771703701","url":"https:\/\/perrineswine.com\/products\/2023-larco-arcum-igt-veronese-veneto-italy","provider":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}