COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, Other local red grape varieties
PRODUCER
Cantine Vitevis SCA
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Rock Valpolicella Ripasso 2020 is a red wine from Cantine Vitevis SCA, a cooperative winery in the Veneto region of Italy. It is produced in the Valpolicella Ripasso DOC appellation. The wine is crafted using a blend of Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, and other local red grape varieties. The distinctive Ripasso winemaking technique involves a second fermentation on the lees of Amarone or Recioto wines, which adds layers of richness and complexity to the final wine. Cantine Vitevis SCA operates with a philosophy of cooperative winemaking, integrating traditional methods with modern technology and adhering to sustainable vineyard management practices, holding SQNPI certification.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Ripasso method is often called the 'baby Amarone' for its added depth.
Fact 02
Cantine Vitevis SCA is a cooperative of 1,350 member growers.
Fact 03
The name 'Rock' might hint at the stony terroir of the vineyards.
Fact 04
SQNPI certification signifies sustainable vineyard management practices.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Rock Valpolicella Ripasso 2020 is produced using the traditional Ripasso method, which involves a second fermentation of the Valpolicella wine on the lees of Amarone or Recioto wines. This process typically lasts for a minimum of three days at controlled temperatures. The wine is then aged for a minimum of one year, often including a period in Slavonian oak barrels followed by bottle refinement. Cantine Vitevis SCA, as a cooperative, emphasizes quality through the collective expertise of its 1,350 member growers. Their vineyard practices focus on integrated pest management and sustainable farming, as evidenced by their SQNPI certification.
