Alpha Box & Dice Enigma Barbera 2022 vs La Giaretta, Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2022
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. La Giaretta, Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2022 currently starts £0.25 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £23.75 | £23.50 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Alpha Box & Dice | La Giaretta |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Barbera | Corvina, Rondinella |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Alpha Box & Dice Enigma Barbera 2022
Deeply coloured, vibrantly fruited and wildly expressive, Enigma is Barbera dialled all the way up. Expect searing acidity, bright berry fruit and a lifted herbal edge, all wrapped in a silky, low-tannin frame. It’s unapologetically lively—pure, delicious drinking. Producer Alpha Box & Dice are known for their imaginative, slightly eccentric approach to winemaking, crafting a modern, experimental collection of wines that are every bit as characterful as their labels suggest. Their focus is on creating boutique, small-batch bottlings that celebrate variety, site and creativity. Production Fruit is sourced from the Bonoposto vineyard in Kenton Valley, Gumeracha—home to light red clay-loam soils over granite. The grapes are hand harvested and split into two fermenters: one undergoing 100% whole-bunch fermentation, the other fully destemmed. Both components ferment with wild yeasts, with plunging and foot-stomping for gentle cap management. After fermentation, the wine is basket-pressed and matured for 18 months in old puncheons, one of which is second-fill to add a subtle whisper of oak. The parcels are blended before bottling. Tasting Notes A vivid, arterial-red pour leads into aromas of wild berries, rhubarb and a crunchy, stemmy lift. The palate is electric—bright acidity powering juicy berry fruit, with a faint touch of spice and structure humming beneath. Energetic, fresh and wonderfully drinkable. Food Pairing Fantastic with gamey meats, wood-fired pizza, or a smoky, rich pasta amatriciana. Technical Details Grape: Barbera 100% Region: Adelaide Hills, South Australia
La Giaretta, Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2022
La Giaretta's Ripasso showcases everything we love about this distinctly Veronese technique. After their regular Valpolicella ferments, they pass it over the still-warm pomace from their Amarone production, triggering a second fermentation that adds depth, concentration, and that characteristic silky texture. The 2022 delivers ripe cherry and plum wrapped in warming spices, with enough structure to handle hearty dishes but sufficient charm to drink now. It's Ripasso as it should be: more serious than straight Valpolicella, more approachable than Amarone, and utterly satisfying on its own terms.
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