Valpolicella - Superiore - Spargola - Ca' dei Ronchi

Ca' dei Ronchi's Valpolicella Superiore DOC Spargola is the flagship selection of this small artisanal winery from the Verona area. 

Ca' dei Ronchi is a small family-run winery in Valpolicella Classica that follows a rigorous artisanal approach, prioritizing grape quality and the specific character of the terroir over production volume. Spargola represents the fullest expression of this philosophy: it comes from a specific vineyard on the calcareous and clay soils of the Classica area, with predominantly Corvina and Corvinone grapes harvested at full maturity and vinified with extended maceration to extract the fruit's full potential. The wine is aged in wood - oak barrels of various sizes - for longer than the winery's Ripasso, giving it a structure and complexity that place it in a higher quality tier.

Unlike Ripasso - which acquires its structure through refermentation on the grape pomace - Spargola is a "pure" Superiore, deriving its depth directly from the quality and concentration of the grapes from the namesake vineyard. On the nose, it is intense and well-defined: ripe cherry, blackberry, plum, sweet spices, tobacco, aromatic herbs from the Veronese hills, and a hint of well-integrated oak that adds complexity without overshadowing the fruit. On the palate, it is structured and enveloping, with noticeable yet already polished tannins, an acidity that balances the structure, and a persistent, satisfying finish. An authentic Veronese cru wine that deserves to be discovered by enthusiasts looking for something beyond the denomination's best-known names.