Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC
SKU: VALPE1
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- Red Wine
- Grape Variety: Corvina 45%, Corvinone 30%, Rondinella 15%, Croatina 15%
- Case Size: 6 x 75cl
- ABV: 14.5% vol
- Deep ruby red with violet nuances, this wine offers an elegant bouquet of cherry and warm spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied, intense, and velvety smooth, with very fine tannins and a long, lingering finish.
- Crafted from 20-year-old vines, the grapes are hand-harvested and dried for 30 days. Primary fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks until February, followed by a second (ripasso) fermentation on Amarone and Recioto skins. The wine is then aged for 12 months in oak, developing structure and depth.
- A refined Ripasso-style wine that combines richness, elegance, and velvety smoothness, showcasing the hallmark warmth and character of the Veneto.
Description
20 year old vines with grapes picked by hand and a drying period of 30 days. Fermentation in in stainless steel tanks until February and then second (ripasso) fermentation on Amarone and Recioto skins. Aged in oak for 12 months. Deep ruby red with violet nuances. Elegant bouquet with notes of cherry and spices. Intense, warm, full bodied and velvety smooth. Very fine tannins with a long finish.
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