COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Azienda Vincola Farina
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Farina Montecorna Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2021 originates from the Valpolicella Classica hills in Veneto, Italy, a region known for its specific terroir. Produced by Azienda Vincola Farina, a family winery with a history of almost two centuries, this wine highlights the Montecorna vineyard. Its distinctive character is shaped by the Ripasso winemaking technique, a traditional method involving a second fermentation on the lees of Amarone wines, which imparts additional structure and complexity.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Ripasso means 're-passed' in Italian, referring to the wine's second fermentation.
Fact 02
The Montecorna vineyard sits at an altitude of approximately 300 meters.
Fact 03
The wine is aged in a mix of Slavonian oak barrels and barriques.
Fact 04
This wine bridges the gap between a standard Valpolicella and Amarone.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of the Farina Montecorna Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2021 begins with hand-harvested grapes in late September. The base Valpolicella wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks over 7-8 days. A key step is the Ripasso technique, where the wine undergoes a second fermentation on the pomace (lees) of Amarone wines, typically in January, to enhance its structure and color. Malolactic fermentation follows. The wine is then aged for one year, with half in Slavonian oak barrels and half in barriques, before further aging in the bottle.
