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Corte Grande Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2017

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Love Amarone but want a less expensive, earlier-drinking alternative? Meet 'ripasso' - Italy's best bang for your buck. This technique (which translates to "repassed") allows producers like Corte Grande to give their 2017 Valpolicella Classico Superiore a little extra oomph by letting it to soak alongside used but still flavorful Amarone grape skins. The result is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser, especially at under $15 a bottle!

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Tech Notes Wine Details
Unit Size750.00 ML
VarietalRed Blend
Vintage2017
GrapeCorvina, Rondinella, Corvinone
CountryItaly
AppellationValpolicella Ripasso Classico
RegionVeneto
Alcohol Content14.00%
By Corte Grande
Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2017

Area of Production
Vineyards are situated in the five historic communes of the Valpolicella Classico area (Fumane, Marano di Valpolicella, Negrar, San Pietro Incariano, and Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella).

Grape Varieties
70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 10% Corvinone

Vinification
Fermentation is carried out at a controlled temperature of 25 degrees C for 12 days. The skins and pips are kept immersed in the must (submerged cap). During the following spring, the operation known as 'ripasso' is performed. The wine is left in contact with the skins of the dried grapes used for the production of Amarone. In this way, the wine gets more structure and complexity.

Maturation
It matures in Slavonian oak barrels before a final refinement in the bottle.

Characteristics
Color: Ruby red
Nose: Intense fruity note of wild berry, together with suggestions of spices
Flavor: In the mouth, it is dry, with structure. It has a rich taste of red fruits and elegant spicy tones.
Alcohol: 14.00%
Serving Suggestions: This is a versatile wine, which can be drunk throughout a meal if it is meat-based. It can also accompany moderately mature cheeses.
Serve At: 18-20 degrees C

Vintage Details
In Valpolicella, 2017 has been characterized by a hot and dry summer, but our vineyards are situated in the hill with plants of about 30 years that have a root system developed for the recovery of water in depth. During harvest, grapes had a high concentration of sugar and moderate acidity, resulting in soft and ready to drink wines.
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