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Monti Garbi – Valpolicella Ripasso wine — Tenuta Sant'Antonio winery — Dionysus

Monti Garbi – Valpolicella Ripasso

by Tenuta Sant'Antonio · Veneto, Italy

Appellation
Valpolicella RipassoDOC
Type
Red
Grapes
Oseleta, Croatina, Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Alcohol
14.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Deep
Body
Full-bodied
Serve at
14–16 °C
Keeps for
10 years
Bottled in
0.375 l · 0.75 l
Tenuta Sant'AntonioVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow on the slopes of Monte Garbi at approximately 300 m above sea level. The soils consist mainly of sand and clay, with abundant white limestone in the subsoil.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand in October at optimal ripeness and gently pressed in a pneumatic press. Temperature-controlled fermentation lasts 8–12 days. The wine then undergoes a second fermentation on the lees remaining from Amarone fermentation, following the traditional Ripasso method. This second passage adds texture, flavour and complexity, while increasing the alcohol content by 1–2%.

Ageing

The wine matures for 15–16 months in 500 L French oak barrels, 30% of them new, followed by one year in bottle.

Tasting profile

Bright and lively, with aromas of cherry, sweet spices and resinous notes. The palate is fresh, modern and fruit-forward, with a distinctive character.