COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara
PRODUCER
Cantine Benedetti
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Ripasso Classico Benedetti 2017 is a red wine from the Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC appellation in Veneto, Italy. It is crafted by Cantine Benedetti using a blend of Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes. A distinctive feature of this wine is the Ripasso method, which involves a secondary fermentation on Amarone pomace, enhancing its depth and character. The Benedetti family has a significant winemaking heritage in the Gargagnago area, recognized as the 'Borgo dell'Amarone'.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
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's second fermentation.
Fact 02
The wine is aged in French oak barrels, adding layers of complexity.
Fact 03
The Benedetti family has a winemaking history stretching back to 1930.
Fact 04
The Gargagnago area is nicknamed 'Borgo dell'Amarone'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Ripasso Classico Benedetti 2017 is produced using the traditional Ripasso method, which involves a secondary fermentation of the base Valpolicella wine on the Amarone pomace. This technique is crucial for developing the wine's characteristic depth and intensity. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an aging period of 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels, followed by a minimum of three months of bottle aging before release.
