Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC
50% Corvina, 30% Corvinone, 20% Rondinella. Balerin Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC is a deep ruby colour and a unique, intense and clean nose with spiced aromas unique to the fermentation method. On the palate, excellent alcohol, medium-low acidity and evolved tannins. A full-bodied, structured, sapid, persistent, and well-balanced wine.
Wine exported to
USA
Most recent awards
- 2021 | Luca Maroni90
- 2021 | Kerin O'Keefe92
- 2020 | James Suckling90
Grape Varieties:
50% Corvina, 30% Corvinone, 20% Rondinella
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel, oak truncated-cone vats
Type of yeast:
Selected
Aging containers:
Oak barrels
Type of oak:
Slavonian and French
Aging before bottling:
12 months
Aging in bottle:
4 months
Closure:
Cork
Organic:
Yes
Vineyard location:
Valpolicella
Soil composition:
Marl soil with thin layers of clay and limestone
Vine training:
Guyot
Altitude:
492-985 feet (149-300 meters) above sea level
Vine density:
5000 vines per hectare
Yield:
4.4 lbs per vine
Exposure:
South/southeast
Age of vines:
15-25 years old
Time of harvest:
Mid-September
First vintage of this wine:
2018
Tasting notes:
Deep ruby red in color with an intense and clean nose featuring spiced aromas unique to the fermentation method. Full-bodied. On the palate, there is an excellent balance between the alcohol, medium-low acidity and evolved tannins. Structured and well-balanced.
Food pairings:
Pair with savory first courses, grilled, roasted, or stewed red meats and semi-aged cheese
Aging potential:
8 years
Alcohol:
13.5%
Winemaker:
The Empson and Vaona Families
