COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara
PRODUCER
Giacomo Montresor
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Montresor Capitel della Crosara Ripasso is a red wine from the Valpolicella Classico sub-region of Veneto, Italy. Produced by Giacomo Montresor, a winery with a deep family history in the region, this wine utilizes the distinctive Ripasso winemaking technique. This method involves a second fermentation on the lees of Amarone or Recioto wines, a process that imparts additional depth and character. The wine is crafted from a blend of traditional Valpolicella grapes, including Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Molinara. The 2018 vintage benefited from generally favorable growing conditions in the Veneto region.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Ripasso means 'repassed' in Italian, referring to the wine being 'repassed' over the dried grape skins from Amarone production.
Fact 02
The blend includes Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Molinara – traditional grapes of the Valpolicella region.
Fact 03
This technique adds body, color, and complexity, often described as a 'baby Amarone'.
Fact 04
The name 'Capitel della Crosara' likely refers to a specific vineyard site or cru.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Montresor Capitel della Crosara Ripasso is produced using the traditional Ripasso method. This involves a primary fermentation of Valpolicella grapes, followed by a secondary fermentation on the lees and skins of Amarone or Recioto wines. This process, which typically lasts for a minimum of three days, enriches the wine's structure, color, and aromatic complexity. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a minimum aging period of approximately one year from the end of the harvest year, as mandated by Valpolicella Ripasso DOC regulations. The grape blend consists of Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Molinara, all indigenous to the Valpolicella region.
