Corte Giara, Valpolicella Ripasso
Vintage: 2023
| Vintage | Product Code | Format | Closure | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | CG107B23 | 6 x 75 | Agglomerated Cork | Available |
Producer
Founded in 1989 by the Allegrini family, Corte Giara was created to offer a contemporary, approachable expression of Veneto’s classic varieties while drawing on the Allegrini family’s long-standing winemaking expertise. The wines are produced from grapes hailing from the family’s own vineyards and a trusted network of local growers who share the same commitment to quality and sustainability.
Growers follow eco-conscious viticulture, with no herbicides or pesticides, water use is monitored, and wines are bottled in lightweight glass with environmentally mindful packaging.
Corte Giara’s reds, from Valpolicella to Ripasso and Amarone, are sourced from hillside vineyards at 180–250 metres, where the Corvina offers juicy freshness and a supple tannin profile. The Pinot Grigio hails from sites around Lake Garda, producing clean, vibrant wines with clarity and lift.
Vineyards
The vineyards are situated on south-east facing hillsides in the Valpolicella DOC, at an altitude of 180-250 metres above sea level. Soils here comprise of calcareous stone and clay. The vines are an average age of 34 years and are trained using the Arbour training system, and grow at a density of approximately 3,000 vines per hectare.
Vintage
The 2023 harvest was a challenging one. Below-average temperatures at the beginning of the year slowed the vine cycle. While frequent rains ensured water reserves, they also increased the risk of fungal growth. The high temperatures in August further delayed ripening. Canopy management, pruning, cluster thinning and other measures ensured the grapes reached an optimal sanitary state despite extreme weather events.
Vinification
This wine was made using the traditional Veronese “Ripasso” technique. The grapes were destemmed and gently crushed before being fermented in temperature controlled stainless-steel tanks, with daily pumping over. A second fermentation was started by adding Amarone pomace to the must, to add body and depth, continuing for eight to ten days. The wine was aged for four months in stainless-steel tanks, and then in large Slavonian oak barrels for 11 months prior to bottling.
Tasting Notes & Technical Details
This Valpolicella is deep ruby red in colour with a beautiful concentration. On the nose, pronounced black cherry, cranberry and black pepper aromas combined with smoky spice and toasted notes. The palate is rounded and full-bodied, with excellent structure and vibrant acidity; a harmonious wine that is both smooth and vivacious on the palate.
Alcohol (ABV)
13.5%
Acidity
5.85 g/l
Residual Sugar
4.5 g/l
pH
3.45
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corte Giara | Pinot Grigio delle Venezie | CG105 | W | Factsheet | |
| Bardolino | CG106 | R | Factsheet | ||
| Recioto della Valpolicella | CG108 | Sw | Factsheet | ||
| Valpolicella | CG111 | R | Factsheet |