Waitrose Ripasso di Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Fratelli Recchia 2018
Description
The Amarone, the king of the Valpolicella wines, gives much of its special characteristics to this wine. The Valpolicella Classico Superiore is refermented on the Amarone skins. It is a full-bodied and complex wine with an excellent balance between alcoholic content and acidity. A refined wine, ideal with roasts, red meats and aged cheese.
Certifications
Alcohol
14.5%
Analytical data
dry
4.8 g/l residual sugar
5.33 g/l acidity
3.48 pH
Vineyard
Vine density: 4000
Yield: 42 hl/ha
Winemaker
Recchia
Viticulture
Trentino pergola, 4000 vines per hectare
Vinification
The must ferments together with the skins for 10 days in temperature controlled stanless steel tanks. The temperature is about 20° C. The second fermentation starts in January/February on the Amarone skins at 15°-20° C for 15-20 days
Maturation
2 months in stainless steel tanks. 12 months in French oak barrels
Aromas
Wood: moderate
Taste
Body: full
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
GTIN: 5000169105818
Packaging
Bottles per case: 6
GTIN: 05000169575222
