Valpolicella Ripasso D.O.C. Classico Superiore originates in the hilly areas near Verona.
On the nose, it is elegant, refined, and complex: initial notes of toasted hazelnut and tobacco emerge, followed by hints of red fruit in spirit and cherry jam. With oxygenation, light notes of vanilla and spice appear.
On the palate, the entry is excellent, with a slight initial acidity well supported by structure and final salinity. Persistent and savory, it is an important and pleasant wine with excellent aging potential.
It pairs well with braised meats, grilled meats, and “pastisada de caval”, a typical dish from Verona.
Alcohol content: 13.5% vol.
Optimal serving temperature: 16-18°C
COLOR: VIVID, DEEP, AND CONSISTENT.
AROMA: FINE AND COMPLEX, WITH NOTES OF TOASTED HAZELNUT AND TOBACCO, RED FRUIT IN SPIRIT, CHERRY JAM, VANILLA, AND SPICE.
TASTE: EXCELLENT ENTRY, SLIGHT INITIAL ACIDITY WELL INTEGRATED INTO THE STRUCTURE, SAVORY AND PERSISTENT FINISH.
TRADITIONAL VINIFICATION WITH MACERATION AND FERMENTATION AT CONTROLLED TEMPERATURE AND DAILY PUMP-OVERS FOR 4-8 DAYS, DEPENDING ON THE VINTAGE. AFTER ALCOHOLIC AND MALOLACTIC FERMENTATIONS, THE WINE IS REFERMENTED ON THE SKINS OF AMARONE AND RECIOTO IN JANUARY-FEBRUARY. THE “RIPASSATO” WINE IS THEN MATURED IN WOOD FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR, AS REQUIRED BY REGULATIONS. STORAGE IS RECOMMENDED IN DARK, DRY PLACES AT 10-14°C. AGING POTENTIAL: 3-5 YEARS.
