Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore D.O.C. Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore D.O.C. Le Clivie is an intense red wine made from a delicious combination of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Croatina native grapes. The Ripasso technique, with second maceration of Valpolicella on Amarone marc and ageing in oak barrels, gives the wine sublime personality and complexity. Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore D.O.C. Le Clivie, an intense, harmonious wine, like a moonlight sonata.
GRAPE Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, 5% other local varieties
APPELLATION Ripasso Superiore D.O.C. PRODUCTION ZONE Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
CLIMATE Mild, characterised by good southerly exposure and protected to the north by the Lessini mountains
VINIFICATION The grapes are harvested by hand in mid-September. They are vinified while fresh rather than being left to wither. After removing the stems, the grapes are soft pressed to make Valpolicella. Alcoholic fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 18/20°C and lasts 7/10 days. Secondary fermentation on Amarone marc at 18/20°C follows, lasting for fifteen days
ALCOHOL 14° SERVINGTEMPERATURE 18°C FOTTLE SIZE 0.75 L
DRINKABILITY The wine is bottled in glass and has no date of expiry. We recommend storage in a cool, dry place. To fully appreciate the qualities of the wine, it is best drunk within 6 years
COLOUR Deep and radiant ruby red
BOUQUET Spicy, with scents of cherry and mixed berry
notes
PALATE Rich and silky, elegant and refined
PAIRING Excellent with soups, mixed boiled meats, roast meats and roast vegetables.
