Valpolicella Superiore DOC 2020

Carlo Ferragù’s winery is a family enterprise based in Val d’Illasi, in the eastern part of Verona’s province. Carlo and his brothers, Ornello and Angelo, manage the entire production process with the help of close relatives, while additional workers lend support only during harvest. The cellar itself combines antique Romanesque stone walls, once used with traditional tools, and modern equipment that ensures precise control over every stage of winemaking.

Their vineyards cover about eight hectares planted with Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Croatina, and Oseleta, plus roughly one hectare dedicated to olive trees. Grapes are carefully selected during harvest in early to mid-October, focusing on bunches with loosely spaced berries that allow steady air circulation. Those destined for Amarone spend more than two months drying in quiet lofts, losing up to forty percent of their original weight.

Once pressed and destemmed, the grapes undergo a brief cold maceration, followed by fermentation in steel tanks. Temperature is strictly regulated to draw out color, tannins, and aromatic elements from the skins. The resulting wine ages in French and American oak barriques, then rests further in bottle. This process shapes Valpolicella Superiore and Amarone with deep color, subtle fragrances, and an enduring finish.

Situated at about 240 meters above sea level, the estate benefits from plentiful sunlight and a mild climate that help grapes develop the maturity required for substantial red wines. The area’s seasonal rainfall in spring and autumn nourishes the vines without interfering with ripening. Carlo personally oversees each phase, applying rigorous checks from pruning and drying to final bottling. The outcome is an unmistakable wine that carries the character of Val d’Illasi and conveys the family’s passion for the land.