Corvina
Best known in Valpolicella, Veneto
The main grape of Valpolicella and Amarone. Bright sour cherry, gentle tannins and fresh acidity in its lighter styles. Dried before fermentation, it makes the rich, powerful wines of Amarone.
Guerrieri RizzardiVeneto, Italy
Guerrieri Rizzardi Pojega Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC
£24.5075cl
Why you'll love it
Crafted using the traditional Ripasso method, this wine undergoes refermentation on Amarone grape skins, adding depth and intensity. Aged in oak barrels for at least 12 months, it offers a concentrated and balanced profile.
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- CountryItaly
- RegionVeneto
- GrapeCorvina, Corvinone, Merlot, Rondinella
- StyleBig & full
- Vintage2023
- Alcohol14.5%
What it tastes like
Aromas of dark cherries, blackberries, and spices, complemented by subtle hints of vanilla. The palate is velvety, with bold flavours of ripe plums, dried fruit, and a touch of chocolate, leading to a lingering finish.
Light
Full
Lovely with
- Beef tartareSteak tartare · Carpaccio · Bistro lunch
- Game meatsPheasant · Partridge · Game pie
Ideal with roasted meats, game dishes, or aged cheeses.
The grapes
Corvinone
Best known in Valpolicella, Veneto
A close cousin of Corvina in name, but a separate grape. Larger berries and a little more structure and colour. It adds body and dark cherry depth to Valpolicella and Amarone blends.
Merlot
Best known in Bordeaux, Italy, Chile
Soft, round and approachable. Plum, black cherry and chocolate, with gentle tannins and a plush texture. It leads the blends of Bordeaux's Right Bank, including Pomerol and Saint-Émilion, and makes generous, easy-drinking reds all over the world.
Rondinella
Best known in Valpolicella, Veneto
A Valpolicella blending grape that plays a supporting role to Corvina. It adds colour, red fruit and herbal notes. Its berries dry well without rotting, which makes it useful for Amarone and Recioto, and it is rarely bottled on its own.
Where it's from
Veneto
Italy
Home to Prosecco, Soave, Valpolicella and Amarone. The region produces vast quantities of wine — much of it ordinary, some of it extraordinary. Amarone della Valpolicella (dried grapes, intense, powerful) is one of Italy's truly great wines.
Meet the producer
Guerrieri Rizzardi
Veneto, Italy
A historic estate in Veneto. Love Wine stocks a wide spread from them: Bardolino, Soave Classico, Lugana, Valpolicella Ripasso and an Amarone from three Classico vineyards. Hand-harvested fruit and a clear sense of place run through the range.
More from Guerrieri Rizzardi →The story behind it
Sourced from the historic Pojega vineyard in Valpolicella, this wine reflects Guerrieri Rizzardi's commitment to traditional winemaking techniques and the unique terroir of the region.
If you like these, you'll love this: Fans of Amarone or robust Italian reds will appreciate its richness and complexity.
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