Ruberpan, Valpolicella Superiore DOC, was launched in 2003 from grapes grown on on the slopes of Monte Garzon, at 500m above sea level. The new winery is in Villa Cipolla Pieropan in Tregnago, Verona. The name Ruberpan comes from the Latin, ‘Ruber’ which means ruby red, and Pan from the Pieropan family.
Valpolicella superiore DOC.
Monte Garzon in Cellore d'Illasi
Corvina Veronese 60% - Corvinone 30% - Rondinella and Croatina Veronese 5% each
The vineyard was planted in 2000
Clay, chalky soils, situated at 350-500m above the sea level
40-50 Hl per hectare or 1-1.5 kg per vine
Guyot with 5800 vines per hectare
All the production is certified organic
6-8 buds per vine
Hand harvest from 1st to 20th of October
Grapes are pressed and destemmed. Fermentation temperature is between 23-24° C, 12 days with regular punching down, for a delicate extraction of tannins and colours
Color: Brilliant ruby red colour. Perfume: Tipically reminescents of cherry, strawberry fruit. Palate: palate complex with beautiful notes of fruit and a spicy character too. A wine with good potential to age well
This wine ages in tonneaux for 18/24 months followed by a period in bottle before release
Perfect with starters such as stuffed pasta, or tomato sauces, particularly good with roast poultry, grilled meat, game birds and mature cheese. Serve at 14-15° C
Year |
Pubblication |
Date |
Score |
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2020 | Falstaff | 24-10-2023 | 93 |
2020 | The WineHunter | 16-08-2023 | Rosso |
2020 | James Suckling | 13-04-2023 | 92 |
2019 | Vinous | 23-03-2023 | 93 |
2018 | Falstaff | 18-10-2021 | 93 |
2017 | GuidaBio | 22-02-2022 | 4 foglie verdi |
2017 | Vinous | 01-09-2020 | 89 |
2017 | James Suckling | 01-09-2020 | 92 |
2016 | Merum | 01-09-2019 | One Heart |
2016 | James Suckling | 01-09-2019 | 90 |
2015 | Robert Parker | 01-06-2019 | 89 |
2015 | James Suckling | 01-12-2018 | 90 |
2015 | Sommelier Wine Awards | 09-05-2018 | Bronze Medal |
2014 | Robert Parker | 01-06-2019 | 87 |
2014 | James Suckling.com | 20-11-2016 | 90 |
2013 | Sommelier Wine Awards | 26-04-2016 | Silver Medal |
2013 | James Suckling.com | 20-09-2015 | 91 |
2012 | Sommelier Wine Awards | 20-05-2015 | Silver Medal |
2011 | Wine Advocate | 01-01-2015 | 88 |
2010 | Wine Advocate | 01-11-2013 | 88 |
2010 | Wine Spectator | 15-06-2013 | 89 |
2010 | Sommelier Wine Awards | 30-08-2014 | Medaglia d'Argento |
2009 | James Suckling.com | 20-09-2015 | 90 |
2009 | Vinous | 01-03-2014 | 88 |
2009 | Wine Enthusiast | 01-11-2012 | 88 |
2008 | International Wine Cellar | 30-04-2012 | 91 |
2008 | Wine Advocate | 01-02-2012 | 89 |
2008 | Wine Enthusiast | 01-11-2011 | 88 |
2008 | Stephen Tanzer | 12-04-2012 | 91 |
2006 | International Wine Cellar | 30-04-2012 | 90 |
2006 | Wine Enthusiast | 01-11-2011 | 89 |
2006 | Wine Gang Report | 30-08-2014 | 90 |
2006 | A.I.S. Duemila vini | 30-08-2014 | 4 grappoli |
2006 | Gambero Rosso | 30-08-2014 | 2 bicchieri |