Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico Riserva 2015
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Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 2015
Alcohol: 16%
Grapes: 50% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 20% Corvinone, 10% other authorized grapes.
Ageing: 4/6 years in Slavonian oak casks with capacity from 10 to 60 hectoliters.
Aromas: Dense, ripe and lush berries with a hint of dark chocolate.
Awards: Luca Maroni 93/100, Wine Spectator 91/100
Their fortieth anniversary wine, from one of the modern greats among vintages. Ageing beautifully, with many years still to come.
- Drink
- Now to 2037
Our wine bar and wine shop in Venice
In San Polo since 2013. This wine over the last 12 months
- 4bottles opened at our tables
- 69bottles taken home from our shop
- 7bottles shipped to our customers
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Vintage 2015Exceptional vintage
Stars from the Consorzio Tutela Vini Valpolicella, for Amarone della Valpolicella
An exceptional year. A hot, dry summer and an early harvest of very healthy grapes.
A year of extremes: record heat and little rain, with healthy grapes and an early harvest.
The winter was warm, and the following months set twenty year records for maximum temperatures, July above all. April and July were very dry. Flowering came early, in late May and early June, and the heat of July and August did not slow ripening. The hot, dry weather kept downy mildew, powdery mildew and botrytis away, while careful vineyard work eased the stress on the vines. Harvest from about 10 September.
Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Classico by Le Ragose
The fourtieth anniversary for Le Ragose was also one of the great vintages of modern times for the Valpolicella region. Ageing well and with many years yet to go, this is not just a Classico, but a true classic.
Winemaking: hand-harvested grapes are aged on a plastic sheet for drying. The wine is fermented by indigenous yeasts in stainless steel for about a month, resting for much of the year before spending at least 7 years in Slavonian oak botti prior to bottling.
Assemblage: corvina 50%, rondinella 20%, corvinone 10%, and others.
Soil: principally clay, with some limestone.
Alcohol: 16%.
Colour: translucent, browning violet.
Aroma: concentrated blackberries and blackcurrants, hints of cocoa, dried tobacco leaf, forest floor.
Palate: continues to carry great power and purity of fruit, but has gained subtle and complex tertiary flavours, from rich dark chocolate to notes of walnuts and hazelnuts, and subtly balancing acidity.
Ageability: one decade in, it has at least another one left and possibly more.
Pairing: special-occasion food, the bigger the better (from rich meat stews to red wine risotto), and has the fruity intensity to even match up to certain desserts!
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Le Ragose sits at one of the highest points in Valpolicella, just north of Verona, where the vineyards rise above the fog line. This altitude, combined with excellent sunlight and low humidity, creates ideal conditions for grape varieties used in Amarone and Valpolicella, especially for the traditional appassimento drying process.
In 1969, enologists Arnaldo Galli and his wife Marta took over the abandoned 70-acre estate, drawn by the potential of its hillside terrain. Their focus was clear: working with nature, favoring elevation and drainage, and avoiding irrigation. The estate now includes 40 acres of terraced vineyards, planted on soils rich in clay, magnesium, calcium, and iron, with tufaceous rock below. The steep slopes mean all vineyard work is done manually, and the estate continues to rely exclusively on natural rainfall.
The Galli family has remained true to a balanced approach, respecting traditional methods while making thoughtful updates. The wines age primarily in large Slavonian oak casks, with occasional use of French tonneaux from Allier and Tronçais to support the wine without masking its character.
Marta Galli gained wide recognition for her influence in Valpolicella, earning the title “Wine Maker of the World” in 1990 for her role in restoring the area’s standing and supporting its DOC recognition. She also co-founded Le Donne del Vino, an international network of women in wine, and contributed to VIDE, an association of small, independent Italian producers.
Today, Le Ragose is run by Paolo and Marco Galli, together with Marta, Paolo’s daughter. Their approach continues to prioritize quality over quantity, with a strong emphasis on sustainability. Herbicides are no longer used, compost is made on-site, and pest control is managed with low-impact methods. The estate adheres to the National Integrated Production Quality System (SQNPI), which supports responsible farming practices.
Historical documents confirm grape growing on this land for over 400 years. With deep roots and a clear direction, Le Ragose continues to evolve, staying grounded in its values, respect for place, minimal impact on the environment, and producing wines that stay true to the character of Valpolicella.
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