Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOC
60% Corvina, 30% Rondinella, and10% Molinara. Dal Cero Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOC is full, enchanting and complex on the nose with a wide range of spicy notes. A tangy acidity beautifully supports its full body; smooth yet surprisingly vibrant as well.
Wine exported to
USA
Grape Varieties:
60% Corvina, 30% Rondinella, 10% Molinara
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
7-10 days
Type of yeast:
Selected yeast
Fermentation temperature:
77-82.4 °F (25-28 °C)
Maceration technique:
Ripasso
Length of maceration:
7-20 days
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Aging containers:
Oak barrels
Container size:
Large Casks and 20 hL
Type of oak:
French
Aging before bottling:
12 months
Aging in bottle:
6 months
Closure:
Cork
Organic:
Sustainable
Vine training:
Guyot and Pergola
Altitude:
300 meters (984 feet) above sea level
Time of harvest:
End September to mid October
Tasting notes:
Rich ruby red, it is full, enchanting and complex on the nose with a wide range of spicy notes. A tangy acidity beautifully supports its full body; smooth yet surprisingly vibrant as well.
Serving temperature:
Best served at 16-18 °C (60.8-64.4 °F)
Food pairings:
Stews and braises with polenta, game, beef strips with porcini mushrooms, roast lamb, and semi-aged cheese.
Aging potential:
Up to 10 years
Alcohol:
14.5%
Winemaker:
Davide Del Cero
