Bertani Valpolicella Ripasso Valpantena DOC

Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella Valpantena, DOC
Bottle
Ratings
PG 92 · WS 90
Identity
Producer Bertani
Vol 0.75
Classification DOC
Grapes 70% Corvina Veronese, 20% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella
Color Red
Sweetness Dry
Tasting
Color Desc Intense ruby red color
Aroma Fruity notes of cherry and underbrush, enriched with sensations of spice and chocolate
Palate Tannin prevails in the mouth, with a meaty, savory palate; velvety, well-balanced, full and round with lively and intense grip and sapid finish
Finish Long, persistent finish with sapid character
Food Pairing Roasted red meat, grilled red meat, flavorful first-course dishes, medium-strong cheeses
Serving Temp 16
Aging Potential 5 years
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
ABV % 13.5
Total Acidity 5.5
Aging Process Aged 9 months in 30, 50 and 75 hectolitre Veronese-Bertani French oak barrels, then 3 months in bottle
Fermentation First fermentation in wide shallow steel tanks at 20-22°C for about 2 weeks; second fermentation (Ripasso) in March on Amarone skins
Terroir
Soil White limestone (calcium carbonate) and red limestone soils (Iron + Manganese)
Vine Age Average age 15-20 years
Interesting facts
Bertani is a historic winery founded in 1857, known for blending tradition with innovation in Valpolicella wines.
Logistics
Cork natural cork