The Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC 2020 14 % is a characterful Italian red wine from Veneto, produced using the traditional Ripasso method. The blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Oseleta grapes comes from vineyards with dry, clayey and calcareous soils in the Valpolicella region. Following the initial alcoholic fermentation, the young wine undergoes a second fermentation for around 20 days on the still-warm Amarone pomace. This process, known as Ripasso, gives the wine additional concentration, structure and aromatic depth. The Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild, damp winters, provides ideal conditions for the grapes to ripen.


The Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2020 is then aged for 24 months in French barriques, followed by a further six months of refinement in the bottle. This meticulous ageing process defines the full-bodied yet balanced style of this dry Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC. In the 0.75 l bottle, Zenato offers a versatile red wine that combines the fruitiness of Valpolicella with the added complexity of Amarone pomace. For lovers of a full-bodied red wine from Veneto, the Ripasso is an interesting choice to accompany hearty dishes and special occasions.

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