Valpolicella Ripasso Sup....
Production area<br />Vineyards planted on the slightly calcareous loamy soils of the hills<br />situated in Valpolicella.<br />Grape varieties<br />Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella.<br />Yield<br />About 65 hl/ha.<br />Vinification<br />Destemming and pressing of the grapes.<br />Maceration: about 10 days in stainless steel tanks.<br />Ripasso technique: 3 days of maceration and second fermentation<br />of the Valpolicella Classico with grapes from Amarone and Recioto<br />vinification.<br />Ageing<br />9 months in 50 hl oak barrels.<br />Approximately 6 months in the bottle.<br />Wine analysis<br />Alcohol: 14% Vol.<br />Total acidity: 5,8 g/l<br />Residual sugar: 2 g/l<br />Sensory impressions<br />A clear, remarkably brilliant ruby red colour, with ruby-garnet hues<br />visible at the edge of the glass, it offers a powerful nose, redolent of<br />sour cherries in spirit, prunes, a potpourri of dry flowers, underbrush,<br />cloves, fine oak, cinnamon and roots of liquorice: an ample<br />bouquet, alluring and aristocratic. The palate is concentrated, with<br />a silky, velvety texture, an extremely dynamic acidity and a pleasant<br />strength; in brief, a big wine, with a long, clean finish.<br />Serving temperature<br />16-18° C.<br />Recommended food pairings<br />A versatile wine, it easily pairs with pasta with meat sauce, semi-<br />firm cheeses and cured meat cuts. At a riper age, it makes a perfect<br />marriage with capon and guinea fowl, roast veal, pork ribs with<br />sauerkraut or Wiener schnitzels.<br />Longevity<br />6 to 8 years.<br />
Price
€15.20
