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Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC wine — Erbice winery — Dionysus

Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC

by Erbice · Veneto, Italy

AppellationValpolicella RipassoDOC
TypeRed
GrapesCorvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Alcohol14.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDark
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at20 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
ErbiceVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow in the Valpolicella area around Mezzane, at an altitude of 200–250 m.

Vinification

After harvest, the grapes are crushed and undergo cold maceration and spontaneous fermentation. The wine remains in a steel tank until pomace from Amarone produced in the same vintage is added, initiating a second fermentation.

Ageing

The wine ages for 18 months in French oak barriques.

Tasting profile

Rich and well structured.

Serving and pairing

Pairs with flavourful pasta dishes, boiled meats, red-meat dishes and mature cheeses.