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Balt Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC wine — Corte Sant Alda winery — Dionysus

Balt Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC

by Corte Sant Alda · Veneto, Italy

Appellation
Valpolicella RipassoDOC
Type
Red
Grapes
Coglionara, Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
Line
Adalia
Alcohol
13.5%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Deep
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
16–18 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
Farming
Certified biodynamic winery ·Demeter ↗
Natural wine ·VinNatur ↗
Corte Sant AldaVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from the “Balt” vineyard. Like all vineyards used for the Adalia line, it is certified organic.

Vinification

The grapes are destemmed and gently pressed, then fermented with natural yeasts in stainless-steel tanks. In February, the wine is transferred to vessels holding skins left from Amarone production, prompting a second fermentation that adds concentration and strength. The method places the wine between classic Valpolicella and Amarone.

Ageing

The wine matures in oak barrels for 18 months.

Label / history

“Balt” means “forest.” The Adalia symbol is Adalia bipunctata, a small ladybird with two spots on its wings. It preys on grape aphids and is considered a friend to winegrowers.