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Squarano
Marchesi Fumanelli

Squarano Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC

  • Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC, 
  • Veneto, 
  • italy

Latest Awards

  • 90 points Wine Enthusiast , February 2024
  • 92 points Wine Spectator , February 2024
Background

The Marchesi Fumanelli family has cultivated grapes and produced wines from their estate for 28 generations, dating back to 1470. They deftly combine traditional and modern techniques to produce authentic expressions of their distinctive terroir. Fumanelli is one of the region’s largest and most historic family owned wineries, having 78 acres of exclusively estate grown fruit within the walls of their ancient property, located eight miles from Verona.

TERROIR & VINTAGE NOTES

The Squarano estate is situated in the heart of Valpolicella Classico, on a gentle hilltop surrounded by vineyards, cherry, and cypress trees.

Winemaking & Aging

Hand harvested and selected from 30-40-year-old pergola and 8-10-year-old guyot-trained vines on the Squarano Estate. About 30% of the grapes are let to dry for 30 to 40 days during October and November. The fresh and dry grapes are cold-macerated and vinified seperately. The wine ages for 14-15 months in French barriques and for at least 6 months in bottles for further maturation.

Tasting Notes

Intense and pleasant aromas of tart cherry, leather, underbrush, moss, tobacco and spice. A smooth mouthfeel with supple tannins and intense flavors of berry, chocolate, and dark.

92
Points

Sleek and stylish, this harmonious, medium- to full-bodied red shows a pure beam of wild cherry fruit flavors, with fine, sculpted tannins and fragrant accents of violet, sage, anise and vanilla that echo on the finish. Drink now through 2029. 20,000 cases made, 300 cases imported. -A.N.

Wine Spectator - February 2024

90
Points

Heady aromas of macerated black cherries, plum jam and baking spices define the nose of this lush Amarone. Dense and concentrated on the palate with blackberry, coffee and cocoa notes at is core with herbs and dried floral notes giving added nuance. —J.P.

Wine Enthusiast - February 2024

90
Points

Dried cherries and mixed berry compote take the lead, accompanied by spices that enhance its fruitforward nature. The wine displays vibrancy, with a juicy and herbal finish that adds to its overall appeal. —J.P.

Wine Enthusiast - November 2023

Appellation

Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC

grape varieties

40% Corvina, 40% Corvinone, 20% Rondinella

Sizes

750ml

technical details
  • ABV: 14%
  • Closure: Cork
winemaker

Flavio Peroni

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