Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Classico superiore
A smoothly rounded and mature wine obtained from the best Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grapes vinified using the traditional ‘ripasso’ method over dried grapes. This is a traditional yet innovative wine to be enjoyed by the glass on its own or paired with second course meat dishes. Serve at 18°-20° C (60°-64° F)
in a large glass.
Vineyard location:
Fumane (VR)
Varietals:
Corvina 60%
Corvinone 30%
Rondinella 10%
A smoothly rounded and mature wine obtained from the best Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grapes vinified using the traditional ‘ripasso’ method over dried grapes. This is a traditional yet innovative wine to be enjoyed by the glass on its own or paired with second course meat dishes. Serve at 18°-20° C (60°-64° F)
in a large glass.
Vineyard location:
Fumane (VR)
Varietals:
Corvina 60%
Corvinone 30%
Rondinella 10%
A smoothly rounded and mature wine obtained from the best Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grapes vinified using the traditional ‘ripasso’ method over dried grapes. This is a traditional yet innovative wine to be enjoyed by the glass on its own or paired with second course meat dishes. Serve at 18°-20° C (60°-64° F)
in a large glass.
Vineyard location:
Fumane (VR)
Varietals:
Corvina 60%
Corvinone 30%
Rondinella 10%
Name:
Valpolicella Ripasso doc Classico Superiore
Alcohol content:
14% vol.
Yield:
9 tons per ha
Training system:
Veronese Pergola (arbour)
Harvest:
Manual
Fermentation:
Traditional (approx. 25 days)
Re-fermentation:
Traditional ( approx. 15-18 days)
Ageing:
24 months in barriques
Finishing:
6 months in the bottle
Appearance
Intense ruby red.
Nose
Strong olfactory spectrum, ripe and round, with notes of toasting and hazelnut prevail, followed by raisins, figs, cherries in alcohol and light balsamic and undergrowth notes.
Taste
Warm sip with rounded tannins and vigorous freshness. A limited flavor gives a mineral finish.