The Antiche Terre Venete Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Vegron appers an intense deep ruby red color in the glass. The nose if fruity with notes of cherry, spicy with a touch of dark chocolate at the end. The palate is soft and velvety with rounded tannins well balanced off with the acidity.
Pair with grilled or roasted red meats. Goes well with hard texture mature cheese.
A blend of Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, and Rondinella
After the fermentation the wine is separated from all the solid parts and stored in stainless steel vats until end of December beginning of January after which the wine is then poured onto the skins of the Amarone and left to on the skin of the Amarone for about 4-5 days. The wine is then taken off the skins and aged for 10 months in small French oak barrels and larger sized traditional barrels. The wine is finally bottled in early spring after about 12 months ageing.
James Suckling Review:
Lots of cherry and plum on the nose, together with fresh herbs and flowers. Hint of chocolate lurking in the background. Full-bodied with intense, tangy red fruit, softened by the same choco note. Well-integrated tannins and a bright finish.
