Valpolicella Superiore 'Ripassa' Magnum Zenato 2021 (cassa di legno)
Perfeitos para oferecerThe “Ripassa” by Zenato is a Valpolicella produced using the Ripasso technique on the Amarone pomace. It is made from Corvina, Rondinella, and Oseleta grapes and is aged for 18 months in tonneaux. Full-bodied and intense, it opens with a bouquet of small red fruits alternating with almond nuances. On the palate, it is structured and savory, velvety and with good persistence. A perfect Magnum for an important meal
The Magnum “Ripassa” is the name of the famous Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso from the Zenato winery: an elegant and complex wine, linked to the ancient practice of “ripassare” the best expressions of Valpolicella. It is one of the most representative and important wines of the Zenato family, the culmination of over half a century of experimentation in the vineyard and in the cellar.
The Magnum Valpolicella “Ripassa” is made from the typical grapes of Corvina, Rondinella, and Oseleta, vinified and macerated in steel for 10-12 days. The wine produced is separated from the skins and then stored in steel until January, when the dried grapes of Amarone are pressed. At this point, the Valpolicella is “ripassato”, meaning it is placed in contact with the pomace of Amarone for 7-8 days, during which it ferments a second time, enriching itself with aromas and fragrances, structure, and alcohol content. The production process is crowned by an aging of 18 months in tonneaux and at least 6 in the bottle.
The Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso “Ripassa” by Zenato is an intense and full-bodied wine, soft and velvety, with unmistakable and juicy notes of ripe red fruits and a rich and