COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Bettili Cristiana
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 Tenuta Vignega Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2022 from Azienda Agricola Bettili Cristiana is a red wine from the Veneto region of Italy. Its distinctiveness lies in the 'Ripasso' winemaking technique, a second fermentation on the lees of Amarone or Recioto wines, which adds depth and complexity. The winery is a family-run estate with a long history in the Valpolicella area, emphasizing organic and sustainable farming practices. The Valpolicella region itself is integral to the wine's identity, providing the ideal environment for the Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grape varietals.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€18
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's second fermentation.
Fact 02
The technique uses the leftover skins from Amarone or Recioto production.
Fact 03
This wine is a bridge between lighter Valpolicella and richer Amarone.
Fact 04
The Bettili family has farmed these vineyards since 1977.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Tenuta Vignega Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2022 involves the distinctive 'Ripasso' technique, where the wine undergoes a second fermentation on the lees of Amarone or Recioto wines for approximately three days at temperatures between 25-30°C. Following this, the wine is aged for 12-14 months in a mix of small barriques and larger traditional barrels. The winery, Azienda Agricola Bettili Cristiana, adheres to organic and sustainable farming practices throughout its viticulture.
