COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Cantina Valpolicella Negrar
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cantina Valpolicella Negrar's Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC is a red wine from the Valpolicella Classica sub-region of Veneto, Italy. It is crafted using the distinctive 'Ripasso' method, which involves a second fermentation on the lees of Amarone or Recioto wines. This technique enhances the wine's color, structure, and aromatic complexity. The producer, Cantina Valpolicella Negrar, is a historic cooperative founded in 1933, known for its dedication to quality and its significant role in the region's winemaking history, including the production of the first bottled Amarone. The wine is typically a blend of Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€26
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Ripasso' method is like giving the wine a second life, enriching it with the character of Amarone or Recioto lees.
Fact 02
Cantina Valpolicella Negrar bottled the first Amarone in 1934, a significant milestone.
Fact 03
This wine is a blend of indigenous Veronese grapes: Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC involves the careful selection of indigenous grapes, primarily Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella. After initial fermentation, the wine undergoes the 'Ripasso' method, a second fermentation on the lees and pomace of Amarone or Recioto wines. This process significantly enhances the wine's color, body, and aromatic complexity. Aging typically occurs for 12 to 18 months in mixed oak barrels, followed by a period in stainless steel tanks and a minimum of 6 months of bottle aging. This meticulous process aims to create a wine with depth and character.
