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Speri

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Speri

Winemaker: Paolo Speri

As with Soave, ‘Classico’ is the Valpolicella appellation’s historical quality core, covering just five communes and a mere fifth of the DOC’s total territory. This select, elevated terrain enjoys a temperate climate, unexpected at this northerly latitude. Within this historical heartland is Speri’s 40 hectare estate, divided into the three distinct crus of La Roverina, Sant’ Urbano and La Roggia. Speri is owned and operated by the fourth generation Speri brothers, viticulturists Giampietro, Marco and Eliseo, oenologist Alberto and public relations maestro Carlo, all ably assisted by the up-and-coming fifth generation of the family led by Paolo, Enrico, Luca and Chiara. ‘La Roverina’ is unique to the region in that it is a single vineyard Valpolicella blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara which yields a plummy, medium-bodied dry red, with a touch of assertiveness and a hint of spice. Ripasso comes from the word ‘ripassare’ (going over again) and refers to Valpolicella that re-ferments with the marc of Amarone, resulting in greater weight and complexity. Speri’s Amarone is a thrilling version of the king of Veronese wines, characterised by the deepest black colour, an intense bouquet with spicy, aromatic and jammy notes and a powerful palate with measured finesse.

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Wines
2006 Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC ‘La Roverina’
2005 Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC ‘Ripasso’ x 6
2004 Amarone della Valpolicella DOC ‘Monte Sant Urbano’