Magnum 1,5 Liters Valpolicella Ripasso DOC "Valpantena" in Wooden Box Bertani

This bottle is Magnum 1,5 Liters and is sold in Wooden Box.

This Ripasso represents the farm tradition of Verona and it is obtained by a very ancient method called “ripasso”: this method consists of re-introduce  the young Valpolicella on the end-fermentation Recioto peels. It is made by Corvina Veronese 85%, Merlot 10% and Rondinella 5% grapes, bred on Valpantena and Valopolicella hills. The fermentation takes place in short and wide steel tanks to help the contact of the peels with the must at 20-22°C for about two weeks. The second fermentation, called “Ripasso” takes place in march on the Amarone peels because they still have active yeasts that allow the fermentation. Finally, the maturation of the Valpolicella Ripasso occurs in a Veronese – Bertani small barrel of 750 liters made by French oak, for 9 months.

Characteristics of the Valpolicella Ripasso DOC

It has an intense garnet color with purple reflections with a very intense smell. It is clean, rich of ripe red fruits and dark fruits aromas such as blackberry, black currant and ripe cherry. The taste is velvety and harmonic, but also full and round. It has also a lively and intense sapid aftertaste.

Suggested food pairings with this great red wine Bertani

The valpolicella Ripasso of Bertani is perfect with porcini mushrooms risotto, with amatriciana pasta or with carbonara. It is also very good with grilled and roasted meats. It is perfect with medium aged cheeses. It has to be served in Grand Ballon wine glasses at 18°C.