Grape Varieties: Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, Corvinone Production Zone: hills of Verona
Technical data: Sugars g / l 7 - Total acidity g / l 5.9
Fermentation: the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation
VINEYARDS
Soil type: Hills with limestone deposits and different colors, rich surfaces of the skeleton and limestone.
Vine density: 4000 plants / ha
Vineyards position and sun exposure: terraced vineyards
Vine tranining system: mainly Veronese Pergola
Vineyard management: Manual
Yield per hectar: max 90/100 quintales/hectare
WINEMAKING
After harvesting the grapes are de-stemmed and pressed. Once you introduced the berries with the must in wine-making, the alcoholic fermentation, thanks to selected yeasts is carried out at a controlled temperature (25-28 ° C).
Just vinified, Valpolicella Superiore is put to macerate on the skins used for the production of Amarone. This way, the wine becomes much richer in scents and aromas so it cannot be called only “ Valpolicella Superiore” anymore, but “Ripasso” mention must be added Refinement.
Refinement: 12 mesi on barriques.
SENSORY NOTES AND FOOD PAIRINGS
Tasting notes:: red garnet, notes of ripe fruit, cherries on a undertone of vanilla, tobacco and cocoa. On the palate it is very supple and long-tasting.
Food pairings: Excellent with red meat and seasoned cheese, the excellent combination with game.
Service temperature: at 18 ° C after a short period of oxygenation.
Tasting glass: wide glass