“Monti Garbi” Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOC 2022

Tenuta Sant'Antonio | Veneto
Tenuta S. Antonio s.a. | V. Ceriani 23 Loc. S. Zeno | IT 37030 Colognola

03172122 · 0,75 l · 15,87 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Steep slopes, barren limestone, untamed nature – the Monti Garbi above Mezzane di Sotto are not pleasing wine country. When the Castagnedi brothers opened up these rugged heights in 1989, people in eastern Valpolicella were still focussing on quantity. They focussed on character. The grapes are harvested by hand and gently pressed. In October, the young wine undergoes its second birth: re-fermentation on the pomace of the estate's own Amarone – ripasso in the original sense. Malolactic fermentation and ageing in Liters tonneaux lend depth without heaviness. Ruby red in colour, juicy and enveloping, infused with a spicy freshness that owes its signature to the chalky white skeletal soils. Great value! SUPERIORE.DE

"Shimmering ruby red with a brightening garnet rim. Floral nose of rosehip, violet and sour cherry, followed by ripe redcurrant and white pepper. Taut on the palate with good tension and pleasant tannins of medium length." Falstaff

"Dusty rose, cedar spice, hints of split pine and dried black cherries form an inviting bouquet as the 2022 Valpolicella Ripasso Monti Garbi lures you from the glass. It presents a lovely inner sweetness contrasted by crunchy red berry fruit and mineral tones, with a hint of cloves adding to the contrast towards the end. The finish is pleasantly chewy and long, leaving a hint of sour citrus that invigorates the senses." Vinous

"This wine hits every target. Candied cherries lead the charge while cocoa and earth notes sneak up from behind. The palate brings that perfect balance between sweet fruit and savory depth, like someone who knows exactly how to build a flavor bomb. When all the pieces click into place and you just have to smile." Wine Enthusiast