COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Società Agricola Novaia di Cesare e Giampaolo Vaona
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Classico Superiore BIO 2022 from Società Agricola Novaia di Cesare e Giampaolo Vaona is a red wine from the Valpolicella Classica region of Veneto, Italy. It is crafted from Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes. The wine's distinctive character is a result of the 'Ripasso' method, a traditional technique involving a second fermentation on the grape skins of Amarone and Recioto wines. Società Agricola Novaia is a family estate with a long history in the region, emphasizing traditional winemaking. The vineyards are located on hilly terrain at elevations between 250 and 400 meters, benefiting from the region's specific climate and soil.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Ripasso' method means 'repassed' in Italian, referring to the wine being passed over the dried grape skins of Amarone.
Fact 02
Novaia's vineyards are situated on hillsides between 250-400 meters above sea level.
Fact 03
Organic farming practices are employed, indicated by 'BIO' in the wine's name.
Fact 04
The wine undergoes a second fermentation on the skins of richer wines like Amarone.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for this Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Classico Superiore BIO are hand-harvested in late September. After destemming and soft crushing, fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts in oak truncated-cone vats under controlled temperatures. The defining 'Ripasso' method involves a second fermentation on the grape skins of Amarone and Recioto wines. Following this, the wine is aged for 12 months in wooden barrels and then for 4 months in bottle before release.
