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Valpolicella Ripasso D.O.C. Superiore 2018

Valpolicella Ripasso D.O.C. Superiore 2018

$46.30 CAD
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Tasting Notes

Bouquet

Intense and complex, with hints of ripe cherries and dried plums. After a few minutes in the glass it reveals notes of spices and vanilla .

Flavor

Velvety on the palate with smooth fine tannins, well structured and bodied. Its freshness and
minerality perfectly balance the warmness. Elegant, harmonic and with
a long finish.

Food Pairing

Cheese, grilled red meat, pasta, soup

Tannins | 70%

Fruity | 80%

Floral | 60%

Spices | 60%

Minerals | 50%

Sommelier's Notes

Wine Profile

Varietal

Corvinone, Corvina, Oseleta, Rondinella

Aging Style

Barrique

Color

Ruby red

Body

Medium-bodied

Sweetness

Dry

Serving Facts

Cellaring

8 Years

Calories

68 cals (per glass, 3 oz)

Residual Sugars

0 (gr/L)

Alcohol
Content

14.5% ABV

Decante

20 mins

Serving
Temperature

16-18 °C

Distinctions

Production Notes

  • Grapes are hand harvested in the end of September, selecting the best bunches.
  • 

The 30% of the grapes are collected in small 3Kg crates and dried (appassimento) for 20 days in the “fruttaio”
  • The alcoholic fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks for four
    weeks. The following February the wine ferments in oak barrels, adding
    the pressed dried skins from the Amarone wine.
  • The obtained wine ages into 25HL old oak barrels for two years
  • After bottling, the wine ages six additional months in the cellar

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Tenuta Le Cave

Our Estate passionately produces top-tier organic, biodynamic wines in a converted 19th century marl quarry. The mineral-rich, resilient land yields robust grapevines. Natural insulation from surrounding woods enhances organics and biodynamic viticulture. Our commitment involves shunning pesticides, chemical fertilizres, and restoring land vitality. Through strict organic practices and bio dynamic methods, we seamlessly merge vineyards and nature, crafting exceptional wines while preserving the enviornment.

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