Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso
- Winery: Silvano Piacentini
- Country: Italy
- Region: Veneto
- Type: Red Wine
- Alcohol Content: 13.50%
- Available Format: 750 ml
- Classification: DOCG (Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin)
Vinification
Vinification in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. The Valpolicella is poured over the Amarone pomace for a second fermentation of 15–20 days, following the traditional “Ripasso” technique.
Aging
The wine is aged for about 15 months in Slavonian oak barrels and tonneaux.
Grape Variety
72% Corvina, 20% Corvinone, 8% Rondinella
Appearance
Intense ruby red.
Nose
Ripe small red fruits with an intriguing balsamic hint.
Taste
Fullness and structure, with sweet fruity notes supported by fine and rounded tannins.