Casa Lupo
Casa Lupo Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2022
| Denomination | DOC Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 65% Corvina, 15% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella |
| Aging | Aged for 18 months in 500-1000 litre oak barrels, followed by bottle ageing until optimal maturity is reached. |
- Name and vintage: Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Superiore 2022, Veneto
- Grape blend: Corvina 65%, Corvinone 15%, Rondinella 10%, other varieties 10%
- Ripasso technique: re-maceration on Amarone pomace for 15-20 days, with a second fermentation
- Aged in oak: 18 months in 500-1000 litre barrels, followed by bottle ageing
- Profile and serving: notes of wild berries, plum and spices; serve at 16-18 °C, decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Casa Lupo Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore is a structured red wine, created from a blend of Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grapes. This red wine from Casa Lupo develops its natural complexity thanks to resting on the Amarone grape skins. With an intense red colour and garnet highlights, it offers a bouquet with notes of wild berries, violet, plum and spices. On the palate, it is full and velvety, supported by a delicate tannic structure that leads to a pleasantly fresh finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes grow in the heart of Valpolicella, in a hilly area of Veneto situated at around 450 metres above sea level. The vineyards thrive on sub-alkaline clay-marl soils, originating from fossil-rich limestone formations such as scaglia rossa and biancone. This geological matrix gives the wine excellent gustatory tension, preserving the definition of the fruit. Careful yield management ensures consistent quality that is deeply linked to the territory.
How it is produced
After manual harvesting, the wine undergoes the Ripasso technique, remaining in contact with the grape skins for fifteen to twenty days. This second fermentation enhances its structure and aromatic density. This is followed by maturation in oak barrels for eighteen months, which is essential for achieving full sensory harmony. It is recommended to decant for one hour and serve at a temperature of sixteen to eighteen degrees, ideal when paired with mushroom risottos, red meats and mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Born from the synergy between local winegrowers and Paladin oenologists, Casa Lupo preserves the authentic heritage of Valpolicella. This red wine comes to life thanks to the renowned Ripasso technique, macerating on the pomace of freshly racked Amarone to enrich itself with structure and velvety tannins. The grapes, hand-harvested in September, give rise to a wine that matures for eighteen months in oak, developing great elegance. Awarded 90 points by James Suckling, this DOC Superiore celebrates the vocation and exceptional winemaking tradition of the Veneto region.
Awards
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2022
90/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Here, Paladin has established an intense collaboration with the winegrowers of Valpolicella, combining their local expertise with the methods and skills of its own agronomists and oenologists. Casa Lupo embodies the pride and importance of Valpolicella, offering three excellent products on the market: Ripasso della Valpolicella, Amarone della Valpolicella, and Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva. Read more
| Name | Casa Lupo Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Valpolicella Ripasso DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 65% Corvina, 15% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Casa Lupo |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the synergy between local winegrowers and Paladin oenologists, Casa Lupo preserves the authentic heritage of Valpolicella. This red wine comes to life thanks to the renowned Ripasso technique, macerating on the pomace of freshly racked Amarone to enrich itself with structure and velvety tannins. The grapes, hand-harvested in September, give rise to a wine that matures for eighteen months in oak, developing great elegance. Awarded 90 points by James Suckling, this DOC Superiore celebrates the vocation and exceptional winemaking tradition of the Veneto region. |
| Origin | Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy |
| Soil composition | Sub-alkaline clayey-marly soils derived from the alteration of calcareous formations of fossiliferous origin, particularly scaglia rossa and biancone. |
| Yield per hectare | 50-70 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | Last two weeks of September |
| Fermentation | About 15-20 days |
| Production technique | Ripasso technique (re-maceration on Amarone pomace with second fermentation) |
| Wine making | Before ageing, the Valpolicella is re-macerated on the Amarone pomace just after racking and left to rest for about 15-20 days (Ripasso technique), undergoing a second fermentation; it then matures for 18 months in oak barrels of 500 000 litres and is refined in the bottle until optimal maturity. |
| Aging | Aged for 18 months in 500 000 litre oak barrels, followed by bottle ageing until optimal maturity is reached. |
| Total acidity | 6.06 gr/L |
| PH | 3.51 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |