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Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore

Corvina & Corvina-based Blends

Zenato

Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore

Corvina & Corvina-based Blends

This wine is a blend of 80% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, and 10% Croatina and Oseleta. Once the dried grapes for the Amarone have finished fermenting, selected batches of Valpolicella wine are combined with the lees of Amarone, thus starting a second fermentation that slightly increases the alcohol content and gives the wine deeper color, increased extract, and more complex aromas. The result is liquid velvet.

Tasting Notes

The gem-like ruby red color of the Ripassa is so visually appealing. On the palate, it is full bodied and almost plush. Complex flavors of black cherry, chocolate and spice combine for a rich, harmonious experience.

Food Pairing

Recommended with grilled meat dishes or rabbit casserole.

This wine is a blend of 80% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, and 10% Croatina and Oseleta. Once the dried grapes for the Amarone have finished fermenting, selected batches of Valpolicella wine are combined with the lees of Amarone, thus starting a second fermentation that slightly increases the alcohol content and gives the wine deeper color, increased extract, and more complex aromas. The result is liquid velvet.

Tasting Notes

The gem-like ruby red color of the Ripassa is so visually appealing. On the palate, it is full bodied and almost plush. Complex flavors of black cherry, chocolate and spice combine for a rich, harmonious experience.

Food Pairing

Recommended with grilled meat dishes or rabbit casserole.

Organic Practices
Sustainable Practices
Woman-Led

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Valpolicella DOC
Vineyard name:
The Valpolicella Classico zone/St. Ambrogio
Vineyard size:
17 acres
Soil composition:
Chalk and morainic (glacial) deposits
Training method:
Guyot
Elevation:
825-990 feet
Vines/acre:
2000
Yield/acre:
4 tons
Exposure:
Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
1984
Harvest time:
October
First vintage of this wine:
1967
Bottles produced of this wine:
200,000

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
20-22
Varietal composition:
80% Corvina, 10% Rondinella and 10% Croatina and Oseleta
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
12-15 days
Fermentation temperature:
72 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Tonneaux
Size of aging container:
300-500 L
Type of oak:
French oak
Length of aging before bottling:
18 months
Age of Aging Container:
1-5 years old
Length of bottle aging:
6 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.6
Acidity:
5.9 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Dry extract:
39 g/L
Residual sugar:
6 g/L