Garganuda Valpolicella DOC 2018, a biodynamic red wine from Veneto, Italy, made with Rondinella and Corvina grapes
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Valpolicella DOC 2018

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Tasting notes

This is one of the most honest expressions of Valpolicella you can find: tart cherry, wet stone, and a savory, mineral-driven finish that comes directly from biodynamically farmed volcanic soils in Gambellara. At 12.5% ABV with under 10 mg/L sulfites, it drinks with a lightness and tension that makes it easy to reach for a second glass.

BodyFruitTanninAcidity
Tart CherryWet StoneCloveRed Currant
Dry/Sweet:Dry
Wine Type:Red Wine
Wine Style:Light Body
Grapes:Corvina, Rondinella
Farming:Organic and Biodynamic
Vintage:2018
Alcohol:12.5%
Country:Italy
Region:Veneto
Appellation:Valpolicella DOC
Bottle Size:750ml
Sugar Level:Zero Added Sugar
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Producer profile

Garganuda

Garganuda is the wine project of Andrea Fiorini Carbognin, launched in collaboration with his brother-in-law Stefano Menti of the historic Giovanni Menti estate in Gambellara, Veneto. The Menti family winery was established at the end of the 19th century by Giovanni Menti, who cultivated garganega, fruits, and vegetables on the volcanic soils of Gambellara. Andrea, having worked closely with Stefano at the Menti winery for many years, identified small vineyard parcels he could transition to biodynamic farming. The wines are produced at the Menti facility. The name Garganuda combines 'Garganega,' Soave's primary grape, with 'nuda,' the Italian word for naked, signaling the minimal-intervention approach.

All Garganuda vineyards are farmed without chemicals on volcanic soil. Biodynamic practices guide the farming, and a flock of sheep grazes between the vine rows, controlling weeds and contributing to the microbial health of the soil without compacting it. Stefano Menti has guided Andrea through the biodynamic transition, applying the same philosophy used across the Menti estate. The certification status is listed as uncertified organic and biodynamic.

Fermentation is spontaneous using only native yeasts, with no additions in the cellar. The Valpolicella is aged in old oak barrels and stainless steel, then bottled unfined and unfiltered. Total sulfites are under 10 mg/L with no sulfites added. The wine is suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Residual sugar is under 1 g/L.

Wine region

Veneto, Italy

Valpolicella is a viticultural zone in the province of Verona, northeastern Veneto, situated east of Lake Garda and north of the Adige river. The region divides into three geographic subzones: the Classico zone, covering the valleys of Fumane, Marano, Negrar, San Pietro in Cariano, and Sant'Ambrogio; the Valpantena; and the broader eastern extension toward Soave. The Classico zone, with its terraced hillside vineyards climbing the Monti Lessini foothills, is regarded as the historical and qualitative heartland of the appellation. Valpolicella received DOC status in 1968.

The DOC requires wines to contain 45-95% Corvina Veronese (or Corvinone), 5-30% Rondinella, and up to 25% other permitted red varieties. Corvina is the dominant and most prized grape, contributing sour cherry aromatics, violet, and almond notes along with a high skin-to-juice ratio suited to the appellation's appassimento wines. Rondinella adds floral character, color, and resilience. Beyond the standard Valpolicella DOC, the region also produces Valpolicella Ripasso DOC, and the DOCG-level Amarone della Valpolicella and Recioto della Valpolicella. The nearby Gambellara DOC, where Garganuda's home winery is based, sits in the province of Vicenza on ancient basalt-based volcanic soils at altitudes of 250-350 meters, at the foot of the Calvarina volcano.

Frequently asked question

We will process and ship your order in 2-3 business days, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking as soon as the Carrier scans the shipping label.

Ground shipping time depends on location, here's a breakdown:

West Coast: 1-2 business days
Midwest: 3-4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days

Process time is not shipping time. Shipping time starts from the days successive to the day of shipping, after the order has been processed.

See here our shipping policy.

Signature on delivery is mandatory for wine deliveries. Please make sure someone is at the shipping address to sign for the package.

If applicable, please consider delivering the package to a business address to ensure someone is available to sign for the package.

We also have the option of delivering the package to a Carrier's store for pickup. Please reach out to us to coordinate.

Carrier will try to delivery a package up to three times before returning the package to us.

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If you miss a delivery and a package gets returned to us we have two options:

1) Reship the package right away: due to the very high cost of shipping and returns, we must charge a re-shipping fee to be determined based on package size and shipping destination.

2) Consolidate the returned package with your next order: this option is free of charge and it's the most popular option.

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