Valpolicella Ripasso Doc Superiore
Never boring.
Region
Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto.
Vineyard
Vineyard in località Mizzole, between 200 and 250 meters above sea level.
Calcareous soil. Fully south exposed.
Organically managed.
Grapes
Corvina Veronese 60%, Corvinone Veronese 20%, Rondinella 15%, Oseleta 5%. Bunches are hand picked.
Vinification
Valpolicella Superiore, made with the traditional technique of “Ripasso”. Fermentation and maceration for 20 days. Decanting for 90 days. Subsequent fermentation on the skins of Amarone.
Aging
The wine is refined in Slavonia 30 hl oaks for 12 months. Further evolution in the bottle for 12 months.
Sensorial notes
Intense ruby red colour.
Spicy bouquet with intense aromas of ripe cherry and jam.
Dry, full soft flavour in the mouth, with a very pleasant bitter finish.
Analysis
Alcohol 13,5% Vol.
Total Acidity 5,7g/l.
Residual Sugar 6,6g/l.
Food pairings
Perfect with pasta dishes, meat game and cheeses. Ideal with traditional “risotto”.
Recommended drinking temperature 17-18 °C.
Bottle
Bordolese Arno 600 gr, antique glass.
Capacity cl 75.
Box of 6 bottles horizontally positioned.
Available also:
Magnum size. Capacity cl 150.
Singular bottle wooden box, .