Red

Organic / Natural / Orange

Gravner?????s cellar methodology for the indigenous Ribolla is simple, if extreme: bunches, harvested by hand, are transferred by gravity into subterranean amphorae, where they macerate for several weeks; the wine is then pressed and moved back into amphorae for five months, then transferred to large Slavonian casks (all well used) for six years before bottling, with nothing added along the way except trace amounts of sulfur, and without fining or filtration of any kind. The wine rests several more years in bottle in Gravner?????s deep storage cellar before being released to an adoring public. Gravner classifies his vintages into those affected by botrytis and those unaffected, and he particularly prizes botrytis-affected vintages for the aromatic and textural complexity they lend his wines. 2016 presented Gravner with a gorgeous sunny summer with no major weather calamities, and gentle August rains ushered in the onset of botrytis. Picking wrapped up on the 28th of October, and the finished wine?????clocking in at a modest 14% alcohol?????offers a beguiling salty-savory quality, with cleanly rendered minerality and a satisfying sense of textural meatiness.

A really fresh and well-balanced Amarone here, with tapenade, ripe but fresh blackberries, chili chocolate and some red berries, too. This is tight and juicy, with a medium-to full-bodied palate and a long, fruity finish. A modern, fresh expression of Amarone that shows immense drinkability, but still pretty serious. Not super-concentrated, but shows restraint and balance.

The review is on the previous vintage.

92 points Wine Enthusiast
This historic wine of the Veneto region, first made in 1964, is still a classic today. The wine is rich and luscious, with ripe notes of black plum, cherry and blackberry. These fruits are supported by herbal and deep earthy notes. The palate is sumptuous, rich and balances the earth and fruit notes with near perfection. The wine is well structured and overdelivers.

Organic / Biodynamic

Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella. Duca Fedele brings a fresh and modern take on Valpolicella DOC, balancing bright fruit with a smooth and inviting character. Designed for versatility, it is an easy-going red that suits a wide range of occasions, offering a balanced expression of the region. Put a chill on it!

Massimago is a dynamic, organic estate in the heart of Valpolicella, led by winemaker and proprietor Camilla Rossi Chauvenet, who took over her family’s historic property with a vision to modernize while honoring tradition. Since 2003, Massimago has embraced organic farming practices, minimal intervention, and a commitment to highlighting the purity of fruit and the nuances of place.

The estate’s name, derived from the Latin maximum agium (the greatest benefit), reflects its philosophy: to cultivate excellence from vineyard to bottle through respect for nature and innovation. With a focus on terroir-driven wines that range from fresh Valpolicella to bold Amarone, Massimago has established itself as a rising star in the Veneto, delivering wines of clarity, charm, and integrity