COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Monte Santoccio di Nicola Ferrari
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Monte Santoccio Ripasso 2019 is a red wine from the Valpolicella region of Veneto, Italy. Produced by Azienda Agricola Monte Santoccio di Nicola Ferrari, this wine utilizes the Ripasso winemaking method, where the base Valpolicella wine undergoes a second fermentation on the lees of Amarone or Recioto. This process imbues the wine with enhanced structure and complexity. The producer, Nicola Ferrari, was trained by Giuseppe Quintarelli, a highly regarded Amarone maker, reflecting a commitment to traditional winemaking practices. The Valpolicella region itself is a historic winemaking area in Italy, known for its indigenous grape varieties.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Ripasso means 'repassed' in Italian, referring to the wine being 'repassed' over the dried grape skins of Amarone or Recioto.
Fact 02
This technique adds color, tannins, and complexity, often called a 'baby Amarone'.
Fact 03
Nicola Ferrari learned his craft from Giuseppe Quintarelli, a revered figure in Amarone production.
Fact 04
The Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes are the backbone of Valpolicella wines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Monte Santoccio Ripasso begins with the cultivation of Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes in the Valpolicella region. The base wine undergoes a primary fermentation, followed by the distinctive Ripasso process. This involves a second fermentation on the lees of Amarone or Recioto wines, which enriches the wine's color, body, and flavor complexity. Subsequently, the wine is aged, typically for at least a year, in oak barrels, before further maturation in bottle. The harvest is usually conducted by hand in late September.
