
Crushed & Cured
Corte Giara, Valpolicella Ripasso, Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy, 2022
This Valpolicella is deep ruby red in colour with a beautiful concentration. On the nose, pronounced black cherry and black pepper aromas combined with sweet spice and herbal notes. The palate is rounded and full-bodied, with excellent structure and vibrant acidity; a harmonious wine that is both smooth and vivacious on the palate.
This wine was made using the traditional Veronese “Ripasso” technique. The grapes were destemmed and gently crushed before being fermented in temperature controlled stainless-steel tanks, with daily pumping over. A second fermentation was started by adding Amarone pomace to the must, to add body and depth, continuing for eight to ten days. The wine was aged in stainless-steel tanks, and then in large Slavonian oak barrels prior to bottling.
Region: Valpolicella DOC
Vintage: 2022
Grape Variety: Corvina, Rondinella
ABV: 13.5%
Size: 750ml
Producer: Corte Giara