Il Canovino Ripasso Valpolicella DOC Superiore

Region

Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto.

Vineyards

Selected hillside wineyards, at 200 and 250 mt, in Valpolicella area, planted in calcareous soils.

Grapes

Corvina Veronese 60%, Corvinone Veronese 20%, Rondinella 15%, Oseleta 5%. Bunches are hand picked.

Drying Process

Not available

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.

Ageing

The wine is refined in Slavonia 30 hl oaks for 12 months. Further evolution in the bottle for 12 months.

Tasting 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 suggestions

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. cl 75. Box of 6. Bottles horizontally.
Available magnum size cl 150. Wooden box, singular bottle.

Data Sheet Valpolicella Ripasso Doc Superiore.pdf

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