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Ripasso

Valpolicella Red Blend

Cielo Ripasso is a captivating red blend from the renowned Valpolicella region, celebrated for its rich winemaking heritage. This wine showcases a beautiful deep red hue, hinting at its vibrant character. On the palate, it offers a medium-bodied experience, featuring a balanced acidity that enhances its overall structure and complexity. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing luscious notes of dark cherry and ripe plum, intermingled with subtle hints of spice and dried herbs. Soft tannins provide a gentle grip, contributing to a smooth and inviting finish. As a food-friendly option, Cielo Ripasso pairs wonderfully with hearty dishes, making it a delightful choice for gatherings.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:

Valpolicella

The northern Italian area of Valpolicella is famed for its red wines. Located in Verona to the east of Lake Garda, the principal grapes here are Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. Valpolicella is tangy and cherry-fresh, perfect with pizza and pasta. Classico and Superiore wines from hillside vineyards offer extra depth and spice notes. But for real complexity, look to Amarone della Valpolicella. Made from partially dried grapes (called "appassimento"), this full-bodied wine offers gorgeous fruit flavors and ages for at least two years in oak. There is also Valpolicella Ripasso, a wine made by putting Valpolicella through pressed Amarone grapes. The DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) designation for Italian wines was introduced in the 1960s. It is the main classification system used in the country and regulates what winemakers can and cannot do regarding wine style, varietal restrictions, minimum and maximum alcohol levels, aging techniques and growing regions.

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