Tenuta Santa Maria Valpolicella Classico Ripasso 2021 750ml

• Corvina, Rondinella and Corvinone.
• Sourced from the calcareous clay hills of the Villa Mosconi estate in Arbizzano di Negrar.
• Harvested during the first part of October.
• Fermentation in steel tank for 25-30 days at a controlled temperature with daily punch downs.
• The rested wine is poured over the unpressed Amarone pomace (including skins, seeds, etc.) in late January or mid-February, followed by a second maceration and fermentation. To avoid oxidation the Ripasso process is conducted as soon as the Amarone has finished fermentation.
• Decanted and aged 24 months in cask, plus six months in bottle.

• Country: Italy
• Region: Veneto
• Appellation: Valpolicella
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red
• Alcohol by Vol: 15.0%

Varietal

Corvina Blend

Corvina grapes are most commonly associated with the Veneto region of Italy, where they have been grown successfully for centuries, and are a vital component of the region’s viticultural identity. The Corvina varietal is famed around the world for its inclusion in such fine wines as Amarone and Valpolicella, where it is blended with small quantities of other grape varietals to produce wines of exceptional character and balance. The grapes themselves have a naturally high level of acidity, which often results in an aftertaste of bitter almonds. However, this bitterness is quite a sought for feature of this varietal, as it balances beautifully with the sour cherry notes also associated with the grape. Corvina grapes have a wonderfully potential for aging, and this process mellows the bitterness and acids present in the fruit, resulting in soft, complex and highly admired wines.