Valpolicella Ripasso
Origin
-Area: Romagnano – Valpantena
-Altitude: between 300 and 500 metres above sea level
-Exposure: South, southwest
-Soil type: Chalky clay
-Grapes: Corvina 70%, Corvinone 20%, remaining 10% made up of Oseleta,Spigamonte, Corbina, Turchetta
-Training System: Guyot
-Density and stumps/Hectare: 5.000
-Average yield: 90 quintals/Hectare
-Harvest: Manual
Fining and fermentation
Fermentation in temperature-controlled steel vats and subsequently passed over the Amarone marc for around 10 days.
Ageing in 25-hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels and wooden French barriques for around 2 years.
Analytics data
Dry extract 40 g/l – Acidity 6.7 g/l – Residual sugars 6.0 g/l – Serving temperature 18/20°
Colour
Deep, intense red.
Nose
Intense and elegant, hints of ripe red fruit with a touch of spice.
Palate
Harmonious and velvety with soft, persuasive tannins which enhance the drinkability.
Food
It goes well with poultry like pheasant, roast veal or pork, risottos in general and naturally flavoured cheeses.
Minimum alcohol content
14,5% vol.
Serving temperature
18°-20°