Guerrieri Rizzardi2022 Valpolicella Classico XVII, Guerrieri Rizzardi
Veneto, ItalyVintage: 2022
The 2022 Valpolicella Classico Cuvée XVII from Guerrieri Rizzardi is a vibrant expression of the region’s historic terroir, crafted with precision and elegance. It presents a brilliant ruby hue with youthful violet reflections, clear and luminous in the glass.
On the nose, the wine is fresh and expressive, revealing layers of ripe red cherries, wild berries, and subtle notes of black pepper. There’s an underlying thread of herbal nuance and a touch of beetroot that lend complexity, lifted further by delicate floral tones of violet and rose petals.
The palate is medium-bodied and silky, showcasing vivid red fruit—sour cherry, raspberry, and redcurrant—beautifully balanced by gentle acidity and soft, supple tannins. A clean, linear structure drives through to a dry, refreshing finish, marked by a subtle mineral edge and a final whisper of spice. Vinified and aged in stainless steel, the absence of oak highlights the wine’s purity and bright fruit character.
Why we love it
Elegant and restrained, the 2022 Cuvée XVII favours finesse over power, offering a harmonious interplay of fruit, acidity, and texture.
Whats in the bottle
Corvinone & Corvina 80%, Rondinella 10% and Merlot 10%
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Description
Guerrieri Rizzardi is a renowned winery located in the Veneto region of northern Italy, specifically in the Valpolicella area. The winery has a rich history and is well-known for producing high-quality wines that highlight the traditional and modern winemaking techniques of the region.
Guerrieri Rizzardi’s vineyards are situated in some of the finest wine-growing areas in Veneto, primarily in the Soave and Valpolicella regions. These regions are famous for their volcanic soils, which provide ideal conditions for growing the region’s signature grape varieties. The terroir, combined with the winery’s commitment to sustainable farming practices, contributes to the distinctive characteristics of its wines.
The winery’s vineyards are located at varying altitudes, which helps to create a balance between the ripeness of the fruit and the freshness in the wines. The combination of different climates and soils enhances the complexity of the wines and allows for a broad range of wine styles.
Alcoholic fermentation of destemmed grapes for around 10 days at a temperature of 22°-30°C in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats of 100 to 150 hl.
Matured for 3 to 12 months in concrete and stainless tanks/vats.
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