Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Classico Superiore, Paolo Cottini

A smoothly rounded and mature wine obtained from the best Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grapes vinified using the traditional ‘ripasso’ method over dried grapes. This is a traditional yet innovative wine to be enjoyed by the glass on its own or paired with second course meat dishes. Serve at 18°-20° C (60°-64° F)
in a large glass.

Vineyard location:
Valpolicella Classica (VR)

Grape varieties:
Corvina 60%
Corvinone 30%
Rondinella 10%

Appearance
Intense ruby red.

Nose
Strong olfactory spectrum, ripe and round, with notes of toasting and hazelnut prevail, followed by raisins, figs, cherries in alcohol and light balsamic and undergrowth notes.

Taste
Warm sip with rounded tannins and vigorous freshness. A limited flavor gives a mineral finish.

Training system:
Pergola Veronese

Harvest:
By hand

Fermentation:
In steel tanks, followed by a second one on the Amarone leftovers

Alcohol content:
14% vol.

Aging:
24 months in second and third use barriques

Refinement:
6 months in the bottle