Valpolicella Ripasso D.O.C.

Name and Denomination

Valpolicella Ripasso D.O.C.

Grape variety

from 45% up to 95% Corvina grape variety, up to a maximum of 50% Corvinone, if substituting the same percentage of Corvina, Rondinella (from 5% to 30%) and small percentages of Oseleta and Molinara grape varieties.

Origin

Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto region

Storage and ageing

should be stored in a dry dark place at a temperature of 10-14° C. Thanks to its structure and alcoholic characteristics, combined with the elegance of wood, this wine can be aged for a period of 3-5 years.

Colour

Vivid, with an interesting granite profile, good texture and depth, consistent.

Bouquet

elegant, complex final perfume. Clear initial perceptions of toasted hazelnut and tobacco notes, followed by attractive red fruit liquor and cherry jam notes; some minutes later the glass perfumes of vanilla and spices.

Flavour

excellent entry, a small bit of initial acidity well supported by the structure and final salinity, excellent persistence and flavour. Overall, an important wine characterized by a pleasant taste and great ageing potential.

Alcohol content 13,5% vol.

Optimal serving temperature 16-18° C

Gastronomic matches

Valpolicella Ripasso combines well with stews in general, grilled meat, as well as with the typical Venetian dish called “pastisada de caval” – stewed horse meat.

Packaging

in 75 cl bottles in boxes of 6.