COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Casteloro Vini
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Casteloro Vini presents their Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Superiore, a classic expression from the renowned Veneto region of Italy. This 2023 vintage showcases the unique Ripasso method, which elevates the traditional Valpolicella blend of Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes. The wine hails from the picturesque Valpolicella area, nestled in the hills north of Verona, a region celebrated for its distinctive red wines. While specific details about Casteloro Vini's history for this particular vintage are not available, the producer is known for crafting wines that reflect the authentic character of their terroir and winemaking traditions.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Ripasso' method literally means 'repassed' or 're-fermented' in Italian, referring to the wine's second fermentation.
Fact 02
Valpolicella Ripasso is often affectionately called 'baby Amarone' due to its concentrated flavors and richer body, achieved through the Amarone lees.
Fact 03
Corvina, the primary grape in this blend, is crucial for providing the wine's structure and signature sour cherry notes.
Fact 04
The Valpolicella region in Veneto is one of Italy's most historically significant red wine-producing areas.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Superiore by Casteloro Vini is crafted using the traditional 'Ripasso' method, a technique unique to the Valpolicella region. After the initial fermentation of the fresh Valpolicella grapes (Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella), the wine is 'repassed' over the lees (spent grape skins and sediment) from the production of Amarone della Valpolicella. This secondary fermentation, typically lasting for several days, enriches the wine, imparting greater body, depth of flavor, and a more complex aromatic profile. The wine then undergoes a period of aging, often in oak, to further integrate its components and develop its characteristic smoothness and savory notes, before being bottled.
