COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Corvina, Rondinella, Croatina, Oseleta
PRODUCER
Tenuta Sant'Antonio
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Monti Garbi Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOC is a red wine from Tenuta Sant'Antonio in the Veneto region of Italy. Its distinctive character is shaped by the Ripasso winemaking technique, a traditional method involving a secondary fermentation on the lees of Amarone wine. This process enhances the wine's color, texture, and flavor profile. The grapes are grown on the slopes of Monte Garbi, benefiting from the local terroir. The winery is a family-owned estate managed by the four Castagnedi brothers, who emphasize organic farming and respect for nature in their winemaking philosophy.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Known as the 'little brother of Amarone'.
Fact 02
Ripasso method involves a second fermentation on Amarone grape skins.
Fact 03
Crafted by four brothers from an ancient farming family.
Fact 04
Vineyards are situated on slopes at 300 meters altitude.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Monti Garbi Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOC is produced using the Ripasso method, a key technique involving a second fermentation on the lees of Amarone wine. Grapes are hand-harvested in October and undergo a gentle pressing followed by fermentation at controlled temperatures for 8-12 days. The wine is then aged for 15-16 months in 500-liter French oak barrels, with a portion being new, before an additional year of bottle aging. The winery emphasizes organic farming practices and a philosophy of respecting the natural environment.
