Negrar - Domini Veneti
Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Pruviniano 2020
| Denomination | DOC Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 60% Corvina, 15% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella |
| Aging | Initial storage in stainless steel until February; transfer to barrel at the end of May for about 9 months; maturation in wood, steel and in bottle for 4-6 months. |
- Name and alcohol content: Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Classico Superiore 2020, 14% vol
- Grape composition: 60% Corvina, 15% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella, other permitted varieties
- Ripasso method: 15 days on Amarone pomace, 10 days maceration, aged in wood
- Aromas: blackberry and strawberry tree, allspice and cumin, finishing with tobacco and menthol
- Serving temperature and pairings: 16-18 °C, 1 hour in a decanter, ideal with red meats, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore by Domini Veneti is a still red blend made from Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grapes. On the palate, it is warm and full-bodied, supported by velvety tannins. The refermentation on Amarone pomace enriches the aromatic bouquet with notes of blackberry, allspice, cumin and cloves, which fade into hints of tobacco and menthol. It pairs perfectly with grilled red meats and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in the Valle di Marano, in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica hills. The vineyards, situated at around two hundred and fifty metres above sea level, benefit from an ideal exposure that promotes balanced ripening. The silty-clay soils, characterised by a strong limestone component, are crucial for the wine's complexity. This particular geology imparts a refined tannic structure and a distinct persistent savoury finish.
How it is produced
The production process begins with the manual selection of the bunches in October. After an initial ten-day maceration, the Ripasso technique involves a fifteen-day contact with the Amarone pomace, which enhances its structure. Once malolactic fermentation and natural stabilisation are complete, the wine undergoes ageing in barrels for about nine months. A further period of rest ensures longevity and harmony before release.
History and Curiosities
The Pruviniano Collection by Domini Veneti celebrates the vocation of the Marano valley, in Classic Valpolicella, known as Pruviniano until 1177. This 2020 vintage from Cantina Valpolicella Negrar, founded in 1933, is the result of the authentic Ripasso technique, which involves skilful refermentation on the Amarone pomace to give the wine an elegant structure and great longevity. Highly acclaimed by critics, this still red embodies the Venetian winemaking tradition, offering a warm, complex and enveloping sip.
Awards
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1933
- Oenologist: Daniele Accordini, Fabio Zordan
- Bottles produced: 1.000.000
- Hectares: 700
The spirit is the same as that of the visionary cooperative founded in 1933 by the seven businessmen from Verona, just as the very same principles guide our work on a daily basis today and inspire every new project: initiative, reciprocity and collaboration.
Generations that work side by side: this is the strength of Cantina Valpolicella Negrar. It is the same strength that has enabled us to stride through history and become the benchmark producer when it comes to Amarone, Ripasso and the technique of Appassimento.
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| Name | Domini Veneti Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Pruviniano 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Valpolicella Ripasso DOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 60% Corvina, 15% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Negrar - Domini Veneti |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Pruviniano Collection by Domini Veneti celebrates the vocation of the Marano valley, in Classic Valpolicella, known as Pruviniano until 1177. This 2020 vintage from Cantina Valpolicella Negrar, founded in 1933, is the result of the authentic Ripasso technique, which involves skilful refermentation on the Amarone pomace to give the wine an elegant structure and great longevity. Highly acclaimed by critics, this still red embodies the Venetian winemaking tradition, offering a warm, complex and enveloping sip. |
| Origin | Marano Valley, hills of Valpolicella Classica, Negrar (VR), Veneto, Italy |
| Soil composition | Limo-argilloso, a tratti calcareo |
| Cultivation system | Espalier and partly Veronese pergola (high-wire Guyot) |
| Plants per hectare | 3300-5000 |
| Yield per hectare | 20 hl/ha |
| Harvest | Early October |
| Fermentation temperature | 25 - 28 °C |
| Fermentation | Maceration for 10 days; ripasso on the Amarone pomace for 15 days |
| Production technique | Traditional Ripasso technique (refermentation on Amarone marc) |
| Wine making | Maceration for 10 days with scheduled punch-downs three times a day; storage in stainless steel until February; refermentation on Amarone pomace for 15 days at 15°C with daily punch-downs; transfer to barrel at the end of May for about 9 months; complete malolactic fermentation; ageing in wood, stainless steel and in bottle (4-6 months); natural stabilisation. |
| Aging | Initial storage in stainless steel until February; transfer to barrel at the end of May for about 9 months; maturation in wood, steel and in bottle for 4-6 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.7 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 6.0 gr/L |
| Year production | 1000000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |