'Capitel della Crosara' Valpolicella Ripasso, Montresor 2023
'Capitel della Crosara' Valpolicella Ripasso, Montresor 2023 is a dry, full-bodied red from Corvina, Rondinella (Valpolicella Ripasso, Italy), in the juicy, fruity reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is little. Good with beef stew, venison, cheese board, pizza.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corte Giara, Valpolicella Ripasso 'La Groletta' 2023 Corte Giara · Veneto | £18.50 | |||
| Alpha Zeta Valpolicella Ripasso Alpha Zeta · Veneto | £16.99 | |||
| Valpolicella Ripasso Tornidora CorteAlta 2022 | £29.00 | |||
| Valpolicella Ripasso Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani 2022 Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani · Veneto | £35.00 |
The grapes are cultivated on traditional trellised vines planted in marl soil at Montresor's ‘Capitel della Crosara’ vineyard on the hills of Negrar within the Classico zone. Grapes are picked by hand in October. Made by the Ripasso (literally ‘repassed’) method, which involves adding the unpressed skins from the dried grapes which were used to make an Amarone to a young Valpolicella wine. This helps to add extra flavour and alcohol to the wine (causing it to start re-fermenting) and gradually the luscious flavours of Amarone are imparted to the wine. After this the wine is aged for 12 months in French and American oak casks along with some small barriques. A warm, inviting, richly fruity nose, with aromas of fresh morello cherry, ripe plum and hints of dried fruits. The palate is similarly full-flavoured with concentrated, crunchy black cherry, brown spice and vanilla notes and a hint of liquorice. The long finish has the classic bitter cherry fruit finish typical of ripasso. Montressor