COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone, Molinara, Oseleta
PRODUCER
Fields Wine Company AB
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Casteloro Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2021 is a red wine from the Veneto region of Italy, produced by Fields Wine Company AB. Its uniqueness stems from the Ripasso winemaking method, where the wine undergoes a second fermentation on the pressed skins of Amarone or Recioto wines, adding complexity and body. Fields Wine Company AB, a Swedish company, focuses on developing price-competitive wines for the Nordic markets. The Valpolicella DOC area in Veneto is historically significant for its red wine production, benefiting from a specific regional terroir.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Known as the 'younger brother' of Amarone.
Fact 02
Ripasso means 'repassed' in Italian.
Fact 03
Uses lees from Amarone/Recioto for a second fermentation.
Fact 04
Grapes include Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone, Molinara, and Oseleta.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Casteloro Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2021 is produced using the traditional Ripasso method, a key technique involving a second fermentation on the lees of Amarone or Recioto wines. This process enhances the wine's color, aroma, and flavor complexity. After fermentation, the wine is typically aged, often in Slavonian oak barrels, followed by bottle aging to allow for integration and development. The blend of indigenous grape varieties native to the Veneto region, including Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone, Molinara, and Oseleta, forms the foundation of the wine's character.
