Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore D.O.C. Classico 2020

Name: Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore D.O.C. Classico

Vine Varieties: Corvina Veronese 50%, Corvinone 45%, Rondinella 5%

Geographical location: Fumane Verona, in the hills of the historically classic Valpolicella.

Altitude: 350-400 m a.s.l.

Exposition: South-East

Type of soil: variuos, mostly clay, calcareous and rich of rocks and stones

Implantation system: Guyot

Plant density: about 5.000 vines/he

Harvest: the harvest begins during the last ten days of september and it’s performed by hand.
Vinication and élevage: the Ripasso wants its first fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature and a second fermentation on Amarone’s skins, rich of flavors, sugars and color.
Ageing: in french durmast barriques for 15 months and ageing in bottle for 7 months.

Alcohol degree: 14% - Total acidity: 5.25 g/l - Residual sugars: 3.3 g/l - PH: 3.40

Bottles 750 ML / 1.500 ML

Organoleptic profile: rich ruby red color, the aromas recall small sweet and ripe fruits, such as cherries and raspberries that blend together with floreal notes of red rose and violet.. Rich aromas of musk and liquorice roots complete the bouquet. The taste is warm and mellow, but well balanced by a tasty salty sensation, a fine but present tannin and a determining freshness that leaves the mouth clean and ready for a new sip.

Food pairing: Valpolicella Ripasso is well structured for a complex red meat dish, from roasted meat to beef, from roasted pork to game dishes. However the great freshness of the wine allows pairings with juicy grilled meat, as well as medium aged cheese.