VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO SUPERIORE DOC 2022
Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC 2022 by Scuderia Italia is an elegant and structured Italian red wine from Veneto, produced in the renowned Valpolicella area, in the hills of the province of Verona. This wine is obtained through the traditional “Ripasso” method, with a second fermentation and maceration of Valpolicella wine on the pomace of Amarone and Recioto, still rich in aromatic components and complexity.
After vinification, the Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC ages for 12 months in small French oak barrels, developing depth, balance and its distinctive character.
In the glass, it shows an intense ruby red colour. The bouquet is rich and expressive, with notes of ripe red fruit, berries, cherries and sour cherries, combined with elegant hints of spices, tobacco and vanilla. On the palate, it is full-bodied, warm and well-structured, with soft, perfectly integrated tannins and a long, harmonious finish.
This Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC 2022 pairs beautifully with roasted meats, braised dishes, boiled meats, game and aged cheeses.
BOTTLES PRODUCED: 2520
Wine
DENOMINATION: Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore
DESIGNATION: DOC
PRODUCTION AREA: Veneto, Valpolicella Classica
HARVEST VINTAGE: 2022
GRAPE VARIETIES: Corvina Veronese 60%, Corvinone 15%, Rondinella 20%, Molinara 5%
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14%
BOTTLES PRODUCED: 2520
Vineyards
AVERAGE VINEYARD ALTITUDE: 500-600 metres above sea level
SOIL TYPE: Soil with alluvial debris, partly volcanic, with various limestone and sandstone layers
YIELD PER HECTARE: 10,000 kg
PLANTING DENSITY: Pergola Veronese 2.5×1, 4,000 vines per hectare
TRAINING SYSTEM: Pergola Veronese. Age of vines in production: 25 years
HARVEST PERIOD: Mid-September to late October
In the Cellar
VINIFICATION: Crushing with destemming of the grapes, manual punching down 3 times a day. Stored in stainless steel until January.
FERMENTATION TANKS: Stainless steel
FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE: 22°C to 25°C
FERMENTATION LENGTH: 10 days
AGEING: Aged in French oak barriques for 12 months. Bottle ageing for 6 months.
Tasting
AGEING POTENTIAL: 2-5 years in bottle
BEST TIME FOR TASTING: Lunch and dinner
SERVING TEMPERATURE: Serve at 17° – 18°C
OPENING: 1 hour before serving
DECANTING: No
SOMMELIER NOTES:
COLOUR: Intense ruby red
AROMA: Intense, fine and ethereal, with notes of spices and vanilla
TASTE: Warm and full-bodied, with hints of dried fruit reminiscent of Amarone
FOOD PAIRINGS: It pairs very well with all types of meat, roasts, braised meats and aged cheeses.
Awards and reviews
VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO SUPERIORE DOC 2016
Gilbert & Gaillard Award 91/100
SCUDERIA ITALIA VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO SUPERIORE DOC 2016, TASTING REVIEW
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