COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Cantina Valpantena
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Torre del Falasco Ripasso Superiore 2021 is a Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Superiore from Cantina Valpantena in the Veneto region of Italy. It is produced using the Ripasso method, a second fermentation on Amarone lees, which enhances its character. The grapes are primarily Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, and Rondinella, grown in the Valpantena sub-region. Cantina Valpantena, established in 1958, is a cooperative of local winemakers focused on quality and environmental responsibility. The name Valpantena is believed to originate from Greek, meaning 'valley of God'.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Ripasso means 'repassed' in Italian, referring to the second fermentation process.
Fact 02
The Valpantena valley is often called the 'Valley of God'.
Fact 03
This method creates a wine with Amarone-like depth at a friendlier price.
Fact 04
Cantina Valpantena is a cooperative with many local winegrowers.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Torre del Falasco Ripasso Superiore 2021 is produced using the Ripasso method, which involves a second fermentation on the lees of Amarone wine. Grapes are destemmed and crushed, then undergo an initial fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks for around 10 days. Following this, the wine is 'repassed' on the Amarone skins. Aging typically occurs for a minimum of one year, with some descriptions mentioning time in stainless steel or Slavonian oak barrels, followed by bottle aging.
