Tasting Notes
When I think of Valpolicella I automatically relate it to decadence. The L'Arco wines are no different. Their Ripasso is produced by passing the wine over the skins of the already pressed Amarone grapes. This gives the wine an extra dimension of extraction that results in more flavour and more tannin - decadence! Characters of chocolate and coffee, raisins and black fruits, in an intense and concentrated body. - Chris L
L’Arco is a passionate, small-batch winery nestled in Negrar di Valpolicella, one of the seven villages of the Valpolicella Classico area. The estate was founded in 2001 by Luca Fedrigo, who spent years working closely with the legendary Quintarelli before launching his own project. The name “L’Arco” reflects the historic stone arch (Arco di Giove) near his family’s farmhouse in the hamlet of Santa Maria.
Spanning just seven hectares, the vineyards are planted to traditional Valpolicella varieties—Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara—alongside select non-native grapes like Sangiovese Grosso and Cabernet Franc. Luca has farmed organically since the early 2000s, rejecting herbicides and pesticides, and crafting wines with minimal intervention and only sparing use of sulphur. He handles nearly all the vineyard and cellar work himself, ensuring an intimate connection with every bottle.
L’Arco is celebrated for producing wines of rare elegance, energy and purity—vinified with remarkable precision and expressive clarity. Across his range—Valpolicella, Ripasso, Pario, Rùbeo, Amarone and Recioto—Luca’s wines convey a profound sense of place, blending traditional technique with a modern sensibility rooted in respect for terroir.
| Product Type | Wine Red Other Varietals & Blends |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Sub Region | Valpolicella |
| Winemaking Practices | Natural |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |