Ripasso Valpolicella 2016 Tommasi

“Ripasso” VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE DOC 2016

ORIGIN:

TOMMASI "Ripasso" is the unique result of refermenting TOMMASI Valpolicella Classico Superiore on the warm grape skins from which TOMMASI Amarone has been fermented. This process, used only in rare vintage years, imparts the richness of character and personality of a great wine to an already superior wine.

VINEYARD:

Conca d’Oro, La Groletta and De Buris vineyards.

GRAPES:

Corvina Veronese 70%, Rondinella 25%, Corvinone 5%

ALCOHOL: 13%

MATURATION:

Refermented on the Amarone grape skins with the method “Ripasso” and then 15 months in Slavonian Oak barrels of 65 hectoliters.

TASTING NOTES:

Deep ruby red in color. Rich spicy perfumes and black pepper notes with a hint of raisins. Full body balanced taste, very intense and spicy with sweet cherry flavours.

RECOMMENDED WITH:

White and red meat, game, fresh and aged cheeses.

SERVICE TEMPERATURE:

16-18° C/60.8-64.4° F

BOTTLE:

750 ml