Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Red 6 x 75cl

Corvina, Rondinella.

 

Vineyards for this wine are located on hills of Montecchia di Crosara and Cazzano di Tramigna. The first fermentation is carried out in October followed by a second fermentation with Amarone skins in February. Ageing in wooden barrels for at least 1 year.

 

Intense and clear red colouring. The bouquet is complex with a floral fragrance with hints of wild berries and jam. Slightly savoury and with a good persistence.

The Cantina di Monteforte d’Alpone was constituted in the March of 1952 as a society between 80 winemakers of the zone. Today, members of the Cantina di Monteforte amount to 610, with 1200 hectares of vineyard (80% is DOC). The Cantina di Monteforte is set around the entrance of the Val d’Alpone zone, famous for the Bolca’s fossils and Soave Classico. The land in which the vineyards grow are mainly hill and of volcanic origin that gives to the wines an unmistakeable taste. The exposition of the vineyards and the mild climate complete the harmony and delicacy of the bouquet within the wines.

 

Cantina di Monteforte wines come under the following ranges:

 

• Cantina di Monteforte

• La Corte

• Prima Pietra

• Clivus

• Re Teodorico