COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Fields Wine Company AB
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Casteloro Valpolicella Ripasso Organic 2022 is a red wine from the Valpolicella Ripasso DOC appellation in Veneto, Italy. It is produced by Fields Wine Company AB, a Swedish importer focused on value-driven wines. The wine is crafted from a blend of Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes. A distinctive feature is the Ripasso method, where the wine undergoes a second fermentation on the lees of Amarone or Recioto wines, a traditional technique that enhances its character. The 2022 vintage is notable for its organic cultivation, a rarity in the region. The 'Superiore' designation signifies premium grape selection and extended aging.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Ripasso method involves a second fermentation on grape skins from Amarone or Recioto.
Fact 02
Organic cultivation is rare in Valpolicella due to its humid climate.
Fact 03
The wine is aged for 18 months, with 12 months in oak barrels.
Fact 04
It has received positive reviews, including 'Good Buy!' from Swedish wine press.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Casteloro Valpolicella Ripasso Organic 2022 is produced using the traditional Ripasso method, which involves a second fermentation on the lees of Amarone or Recioto wines. This process is applied to a blend of Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes. The vineyards are cultivated organically. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for a total of 18 months, with 12 of those months spent in oak barrels. The 'Superiore' designation indicates the use of premium grapes and extended aging.
