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2022 Brigaldara, Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Veneto, Italy
$42.00
Corvina 55%, Corvinone 25%, Rondinella 20%
Year of planting 1980
Harvest
The grapes are hand-harvested during the second half of September
Winemaking
Valpolicella wine is refermented on Amarone della Valpolicella marcs for ca. 5 days, with short pumping overs to keep the upper part wet.
Aging
1 year and a half in large wooden barrels
Tasting notes
Bright ruby. Aromas of red plum, marzipan and exotic flowers, along with a saline nuance. Juicy and tightly coiled on the palate, with strong acidity that preserves the red fruit and spice flavours. It finishes with good purity of fruit and length.
- From the winemaker
Specs
- Country Italy
- Region Veneto
- Appellation Valpolicella
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Brigaldara
- Grapes Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Gamey Meats, Pizza Night, Braised Things, Root Veggies
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Red Fruit, Big Power