COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
The Company of Urban wines And Other Liquids Sweden AB
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Fortellino Ripasso Superiore 2020 is a red wine from the Valpolicella Classica region in Veneto, Italy. Produced by The Company of Urban wines And Other Liquids Sweden AB, it is classified as Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC. The wine's distinctiveness stems from the Ripasso winemaking method, which involves a second fermentation on the lees and pressed skins of Amarone wine. This technique enriches the wine, contributing to its character and depth. The grapes used are typically a blend of Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella, varieties indigenous to the Veneto region.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Ripasso means 'repassed' – referring to the wine being 'repassed' over Amarone skins.
Fact 02
The process adds color, body, and nuanced flavors.
Fact 03
This wine is vegan-friendly.
Fact 04
It has received high scores from respected critics like James Suckling and Luca Maroni.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Fortellino Ripasso Superiore 2020 begins with hand-harvested grapes, typically a blend of Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella, collected in late September. Following an initial fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine undergoes a secondary fermentation. This 'Ripasso' process involves refermenting the wine on the pressed skins of Amarone. Post-fermentation, the wine is matured in oak barrels for a period ranging from 15 months to two years, often utilizing large format (25HL) French durmast or older oak. A minimum of six months of bottle aging follows before the wine is considered ready for release.
