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Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC wine — Salvaterra winery — Dionysus

Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC

by Salvaterra · Veneto, Italy

Awards & scores
Appellation
Valpolicella RipassoDOC
Type
Red
Grapes
Corvina, other varieties, Rondinella, Corvinone
Alcohol
14.0%
Sweetness
Off-dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Deep
Body
Full-bodied
Serve at
16–18 °C
Keeps for
5–7 years
Bottled in
0.75 l
SalvaterraVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow at 550 m above sea level in gravelly, sandy soils rich in humus.

Grapes

The blend includes a small proportion of other permitted red varieties alongside the named traditional Valpolicella grapes.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested and selected by hand. The first fermentation lasts about 30 days at a controlled temperature of 18–21 °C. Pomace remaining from Amarone production is then added to a portion of the wine, triggering a second fermentation through the ripasso method.

Ageing

The wine ages for 6–8 months in American and French oak barrels.

Tasting profile

Refined and elegant, with a distinctive character and notable complexity. The ripasso process contributes a rich aroma, full flavour and a pronounced texture.

Serving and pairing

Pair with appetizers, flavourful cheeses, cured meats, game or red meat.