COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Le Ville di Antanè
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Ville di Antanè Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2020 is a red wine from the Valpolicella DOC appellation in Veneto, Italy. Produced by Le Ville di Antanè, a family-owned winery, it utilizes the distinctive Ripasso method. This technique involves a second fermentation over the lees of Amarone or Recioto wines, a process that enriches the wine's character. The blend is primarily composed of Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes, indigenous varieties well-suited to the Valpolicella terroir. The winery emphasizes a balance between modern winemaking and traditional practices, focusing on sustainable farming and the purity of its grape varietals.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
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 grape skins from Amarone or Recioto.
Fact 02
Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella are the classic grapes of Valpolicella, each contributing unique characteristics.
Fact 03
The wine spends ten months aging in French oak barrels, adding layers of flavor and aroma.
Fact 04
The producer aims to create wines that are pure expressions of their indigenous grape varieties.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Ville di Antanè Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2020 involves a distinctive winemaking technique known as the Ripasso method. Following an initial fermentation, the wine undergoes a second fermentation process where it is passed over the lees (pomace) of Amarone or Recioto wines. This step is crucial for adding depth, complexity, and body to the wine. The blend of Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes is then aged for ten months in French oak barrels. This aging period contributes to the wine's development and integration of flavors. The winery's approach combines modern winemaking infrastructure with a commitment to traditional practices and the cultivation of local grape varietals.
