The Estate takes its name from a stone arch, called “Arco di Giove”, well in sight on the road to Negrar (one of the seven historic Valpolicella counties) and near the farmhouse where the Fedrigo family resided until a few years ago. The arch, dating from 1500/1600, was one of a series of seven arches along the hillside path near S. Vito di Negrar. It is a name that awakens memories of the past for Luca Fedrigo, which he has wanted to pass into the wines produced by him; Luca, has worked for many years in a prestigious Valpolicella’s cellar, which must his experience and gratitude, it proposes like a young establishment but with an ancient hearth, dynamic and well-based, able to offer a product that is unique for its origins and which retains all the traditions tied to Valpolicella.
This wine has a special place in Luca's heart. Named after the latin term for ruby, it combines the classic Amarone with dried Cab Franc, which is ruby like, in size and color. The rich, concentrated flavors of Amarone share the stage with more earthy flavors accentuating the tobacco, oregano, green peppercorn, and tannins of the Cab Franc.
This is a special gem in the crown of the L'Arco estate. In 2004 Luca planted a field blend of Bordeaux varieties, with a focus on Cab Franc. These dried Bordeaux grapes are blended masterfully with Amarone. The tannin structure of the small berry of Cab Franc gives this wine an age-worthy structure that will not disappoint for many years. This wine is aged a total of 4 years before release, with 3+ years in large Botti barrel.
Made with organic grapes.
Varietal: Cabernet Franc, Corvina, Rondinella, Cabernet Sauvignon, Molinara, and Merlot
Region: Veronese, Veneto, Italy