“Capitel San Rocco” Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC 2022

Tedeschi | Veneto
Agricola F.lli Tedeschi s.r.l. | Via G. Verdi | IT 4/A | IT 37029 Pedemonte

03182722 · 0,75 l · 20,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

The grapes for this Ripasso come from the Marne Bianche vineyard at Tenuta Maternigo – a vineyard that the Tedeschi family has been cultivating for generations. Corvina and Corvinone (35% each), Rondinella (20 per cent) and 10 per cent indigenous varieties such as Rossignola, Oseleta, Negrara and Dindarella grow here on moraine loam and limestone at a density of 5,500 vines per hectare. Vinification follows the classic Ripasso method: after 15 days’ maceration at 28°C, the young Valpolicella undergoes secondary fermentation on the pomace of Amarone and Recioto – for eight to ten days at a cool 18°C. This second fermentation lends the wine body and depth without stifling its freshness. It is then aged for 15 months in Slavonian oak and a further six months in the bottle.

A deep ruby red. The nose reveals notes of cherry, raspberry and redcurrant, along with spicy hints. On the palate, it is both round and dry, with silky tannins and final lingering final. A Ripasso that elegantly stands out from the mainstream – with braised meat, game or mature cheese. SUPERIORE.DE

"A complex and spicy wine with aromas of black pepper, leather, cocoa powder, plums and black cherries. Precise and concentrated. Light to medium-bodied, it displays spicy vibrancy and subtly framed chalky tannins." James Suckling

"Ripe red and black fruit, with savoury edge of herbal and spice notes, leading to juicy finish and firm tannic grip." Decanter