COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Corvina, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Tezza
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Tezza Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC 2017 is a red wine from the Valpantena sub-region of Veneto, Italy. Its distinctiveness stems from the Ripasso method, a second fermentation on the lees of Amarone or Recioto wines, which enhances its complexity and body. The Azienda Agricola Tezza, owned and operated by the Tezza family for three generations since 1960, is committed to authenticity, transparency, and quality. Their vineyards are situated in Valpantena, benefiting from calcareous soils and a temperate climate. The 2017 vintage is positioned for consumption between 2022 and 2024.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
16-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Ripasso means 'repassed' in Italian, referring to the wine's second fermentation.
Fact 02
The Tezza family has been making wine since 1960.
Fact 03
Vineyards are farmed using organic protocols.
Fact 04
The wine is aged for a total of 36 months before release.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Tezza Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC is produced using grapes from vineyards in Valpantena. After destemming and crushing with selected yeasts, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel vats, employing the délestage method for extraction. A crucial step is the refermentation on Amarone marc, characteristic of the Ripasso technique. The wine is then aged for 24 months in French and Slavonian oak barrels, followed by 12 months of bottle aging. Azienda Agricola Tezza adheres to organic farming protocols, utilizing natural and integrated pest management methods.
