COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Cantina Valpolicella Negrar
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Castelmare Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2022 is a red wine from the Valpolicella Classica sub-region of Veneto, Italy, produced by Cantina Valpolicella Negrar. Its distinctiveness lies in the Ripasso winemaking technique, which involves a second fermentation on the lees of Amarone or Recioto wines. Cantina Valpolicella Negrar, established in 1933, is a cooperative winery with a long history and a strong connection to the winemaking traditions of the Valpolicella region. The 2022 vintage is characterized by specific aromatic notes of baked fruit and spices.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Ripasso means 'repassed' – the wine is literally repassed over the grape skins of Amarone.
Fact 02
Cantina Valpolicella Negrar is a cooperative with over 230 winegrowing families.
Fact 03
The Valpolicella Classica area is considered the historical heartland of Valpolicella wines.
Fact 04
This method adds complexity and body, bridging the gap between standard Valpolicella and Amarone.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Castelmare Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2022 is produced using the distinctive Ripasso method, where the wine undergoes a second fermentation on the grape skins of Amarone or Recioto wines. Grapes are sourced from the Valpolicella Classica region. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks under controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12-18 months in a mix of barriques and larger barrels, then spends time in steel tanks before a minimum of six months in bottle. Harvest is typically done by hand.
