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Rocca Sveva Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC bottle

Rocca Sveva Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC

“Fruit-forward, dry red wine… Black fruit flavors, cherries, raspberries… Rocca Sveva Valpolicella Ripasso is a delicious match for pasta dishes with red sauces, braised meats and stews.” Filippo Pedron, Winemaker Rocca Sveva Estate

region
Veneto, Italy
appellation
Valpolicella DOC
grape
70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 5% Molinara
vinification
The Valpolicella wine is “re-passed” for 11 to 14 days over the freshly-fermented grapes that have made the Amarone. This “re-passing” gives the wine increased structure and an appealing roundness.
aging
30% of the wine is matured in oak barriques and 70% in large oak botti for 12-18 months. The wine is aged for an additional six months in the bottle prior to release.
color
Rich ruby tending to orange with additional aging.
aroma
Generous bouquet that features rich fruit aromas including dark cherry and blackberry with a smooth touch of vanilla.
palate
Elegant balance of red and black fruit that mingle with silky tannins leading to a lengthy finish.
serving suggestions
Wonderful when paired with pastas with spicy sauces, game and braised meats.
formats
750ML
alcohol
13.5%
Rocca Sveva Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC bottle