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Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC

Sustainable
    • Description :

      Location of the Vineyards: the hills of San Pietro in Cariano and Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella.
      Vinification: Pressing and destemming takes place immediately after harvest. Fermentation with a good maceration and at least two pump-overs per day follows the first racking. The re-fermentation on the marc of Amarone in January ("ripasso"), gives the wine deeper color, structure and alcohol.
      Aging: 100% Slavonian oak barrels followed by time in the bottle before release.

      Grape varieties :

      50% Corvina, 15% Corvinone, 20% Rondinella, 5% Molinara, and 10% Oseleta

      Altitude :

      300m ASL

      Exposure :

      Northwest/Southwest

      Soil :

      Calcareous matrix with gravelly outcrops, layered with basalts

      Alcohol :

      13.5%

      Tasting notes :

      A dark ruby-red color, with the fragrance of pepper, fruit marmalade (cherries, prunes) and spices, licorice and ginger. Excellent with roasted meats and cheeses.

Press Notes

  • James Suckling
    • 2020, 2019
      90 points
    • 2018, 2017
      91 points
  • AG Vinous
    • 2021
      90 points
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