COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Zanoni Pietro
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Zanoni Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2018 is produced by Azienda Agricola Zanoni Pietro, a family winery with roots in the early 1900s. Winemaker Pietro Zanoni focuses on authentic Valpolicella wines that express the region's character, respecting local grape varietals and traditional methods. The grapes, primarily Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella, are grown in the hills north of Verona, on medium-textured, stony soils. A defining characteristic of this wine is the 'Ripasso' method, a second fermentation on the lees from Amarone or Recioto production, which enhances its complexity and body.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Ripasso' method means 'repassed' in Italian, referring to the wine being 'repassed' over grape skins.
Fact 02
This technique adds color, tannins, and aromatic complexity.
Fact 03
It's a way to create a richer wine without the extended drying of Amarone grapes.
Fact 04
The Zanoni family has been making wine for over a century.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Zanoni Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore begins with a manual harvest in early October. Grapes undergo crushing and a 10-day fermentation at controlled temperatures with pump-overs for extraction. Malolactic fermentation occurs in steel tanks. The distinctive 'Ripasso' method involves a second fermentation on the lees from Amarone or Recioto production, adding complexity and body. Following this, the wine is aged for six to eight months in used oak vats, then briefly in steel tanks before bottling. The producer employs sustainable vineyard practices and uses organic products.
