Corte Archi

Marano di Valpolicella

From the Ancient Cellars of

Fernando Campagnola

Valpolicella, ‘the valley of many wines’ has been known for its wines since Antiquity. The ancient cellars of Corte Archi (Kor-tay Ar-key) have been aging wines for at least 400 years. For over 100 years, through the generations, the family Campagnola have transmitted the dedication, enthusiasm, hard work, and love required to produce world-renowned wines. Sharing the joys and difficulties in life among the vines with a common mission: to cultivate passion. Valpolicella Classico, Classico Superioré, Ripassa, Recioto, Amarone, and their signature wine ‘IS’ (Issa) Amarone.

The ancient cellars of Corte Archi (Kor-tay Ar-key) have been aging wines for at least 400 years. Now, for over 100 years the family Campagnola has transmitted dedication, enthusiasm, and love of the vines to their generations.

Wine List

Choose from one of our lovingly, painstakingly, and delicately produced wines.

Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico

From the hillsides of our ancient estate comes the best native grape varieties of Valpolicella: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Oseleta. Left to dry in little wooden crates in an old loft until January when they are pressed – resulting in this unique, extraordinary, and celebrated wine.

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Bold with a deep red colour leaning towards Garnet and an intense bouquet, spicy, with aromas of almonds, ripe cherry, and chocolate. Exclusively aged in French and Slavonian durmast oak casks in an ancient cellar for a minimum of 24 months. A perfect match for red meats and aged cheeses.

Minimum 16% alc/vol.

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Ripasso

After several months of rest, our Valipolicella Superioré (made from Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes from our own vineyards) is “passed back” that is, refermented on the residual skins from the Amarone.

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The result is a deep red wine, full-bodied, with aromas of ripe fruit and spices, elegant and persistent. Exclusively aged in French and Slavonian durmast oak casks for a minimum of 18 months. Goes well with soups, meats, and mature cheeses.

Minimum 14% alc/vol.

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Valpolicella Classico Superiore

An ancient tradition for an equally ancient wine. Valpolicella Classico Superioré originates from our estate vineyards fruits of love and a passion for our land.

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Its’ deep red colour, dry taste, and intense flavour of fruit make Valpolicella Classico perfect for all dishes but especially pasta, grilled meat, and cheeses.

Minimum 13.5% alc/vol.

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‘IS’ (Issa) Amarone

‘IS’ Amarone is the signature wine of Fernando Campagnola and his family’s ancient cellar and vineyard, Corte Archi. Vinified for a minimum of 40 months in French and Slavonian durmast oak casks the bouquet is intense, persistent, with nuances of ripened and stewed fruit and spices.

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This is a meditation wine. A very limited supply of bottles are available annually.

Minimum 16% alc/vol.

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Valpolicella Classico

An ancient tradition for an equally ancient wine. Valpolicella Classico originates from our estate vineyards fruits of love, and a passion for our land.

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An easy-drinking wine with a deep red colour, dry taste, and intense flavour of fruit make Valpolicella Classico perfect for all dishes.

Minimum 12.5% alc/vol

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Recioto

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