COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Vivaldi Wines
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Valpolicella Ripasso ai Colli Vivaldi 2022 is a red wine from the Valpolicella DOC in Veneto, Italy, produced by Vivaldi Wines. Its distinctiveness comes from the Ripasso winemaking technique, where the wine undergoes a second fermentation on the lees of Amarone or Recioto della Valpolicella. This process imparts additional body, complexity, and structure. The producer, Vivaldi Wines, is a project by the Cantina Valpolicella Negrar cooperative, emphasizing traditional winemaking rooted in the region. The grapes, primarily Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella, are cultivated on vines aged between 5 and 25 years, situated at elevations ranging from 150 to 400 meters above sea level.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€11
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Ripasso means 'repassed' in Italian, referring to the wine's second fermentation.
Fact 02
This wine is often seen as a 'baby Amarone' due to the Ripasso method.
Fact 03
The grapes are grown at altitudes between 150 and 400 meters.
Fact 04
Vivaldi Wines is part of the Cantina Valpolicella Negrar cooperative.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Valpolicella Ripasso ai Colli Vivaldi 2022 is produced using the distinctive Ripasso method. Following an initial fermentation, the wine undergoes a second fermentation on the lees and pomace of Amarone or Recioto della Valpolicella wines. This technique enriches the wine's structure, body, and flavor profile. The grapes, a blend of Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella, are sourced from vines aged 5 to 25 years at elevations of 150-400 meters. Post-fermentation, the wine typically undergoes aging in wooden casks to further develop its character.
