IL MAESTRO AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO D.O.C.G. 2020

Deep ruby red in colour. The bouquet is complex, intense and refined, with aromas of plum, cherry, almond, spices and liquorice. Full-bodied, remarkably persistent and elegant on the palate, echoing the bouquet with pronounced notes of red fruit, spices and balsamic nuances.

Designation: Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso DOC

Grape varieties: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara

Production area: between Lake Garda, the Lessini Mountains and the Adige Valley, Verona, Veneto

Training systems: Veronese pergola and Guyot

Harvest: picked by hand into crates in early October

Vinification: destemming and gentle crushing of the lightly dried grapes, followed by fermentation and skin maceration in stainless-steel tanks at a controlled temperature. Once fermentation is complete, the wine remains in stainless steel until March. It then undergoes the traditional ripasso process, refermenting on Amarone and Recioto pomace for approximately 7–8 days

Ageing: in small French and American oak barrels for 18 months

Alcohol content: 14.5% – Contains sulphites

Serving temperature: 16–18°C

Available size
0.75 L bottle FORRIP075

Perfect pairing
Italiamy recommends serving Il Ripetente with tagliatelle in a hare ragù, finished with grated Parmesan and black pepper to taste.