L'Arco Vini, Acrum Rosso Veronese 2021 , Valpolicella

Formerly labeled “Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC”. Luca makes the wine the same way but chooses not to register with the regional classification. “Arcum” is Latin for “arch” and refers to the symbol of the winey, an ancient Roman arch that can still be seen in the vineyards. This wine combines fruit flavors of both dried and fresh fruit; wild raspberry, plum, prune, and dried apricot. The palate is giving and lush with a fine weight that brings cigar box, black pepper, and cinnamon spice notes. It has a surprising amount of depth and structure in a very approachable frame.