Bertani
Valpolicella DOC, Italy
A 90 point Ripasso blend from Valpolicella
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Bertani
Ripasso Blend
A 90 point wine that showcases the beauty of the hills of Valpolicella. The wine is produced in the hills of the Valpantena and Valpolicella Classica area, and the soil is mainly calcareous-marl with a part that is volcanic, rich in iron. This produces grapes that are dense with flavor and full of texture. On the nose, it has a very clean and intense aroma of ripe red fruit with hints of dark fruit, such as bramble, blackcurrant, and ripe cherry. It is velvety and well-balanced, full and round while maintaining a lively and intense grip, with a sapid aftertaste.
NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive Wine and is not eligible for discounts, member pricing, or member guarantee. Limited Availability.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SD, TX, VT, WA.ABOUT THIS WINE
Bertani
Ripasso Blend
A 90 point wine that showcases the beauty of the hills of Valpolicella. The wine is produced in the hills of the Valpantena and Valpolicella Classica area, and the soil is mainly calcareous-marl with a part that is volcanic, rich in iron. This produces grapes that are dense with flavor and full of texture. On the nose, it has a very clean and intense aroma of ripe red fruit with hints of dark fruit, such as bramble, blackcurrant, and ripe cherry. It is velvety and well-balanced, full and round while maintaining a lively and intense grip, with a sapid aftertaste.
NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive Wine and is not eligible for discounts, member pricing, or member guarantee. Limited Availability.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SD, TX, VT, WA.
WINE REGION:
Valpolicella DOC
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.
WINE REGION
Valpolicella DOC
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.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Roasted Chicken, Mushroom Risotto, Braised Beef
Pairs well with…
Roasted Chicken, Mushroom Risotto, Braised Beef
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Roasted Chicken, Mushroom Risotto, Braised Beef
Pairs well with…
Roasted Chicken, Mushroom Risotto, Braised Beef
TASTING NOTES:
Raspberry
Blackcurrant
Cherry
On the nose, it has a very clean and intense aroma of ripe red fruit with hints of dark fruit, such as bramble, blackcurrant, and ripe cherry. It is velvety and well-balanced, full and round while maintaining a lively and intense grip, with a sapid aftertaste.
TASTING NOTES
Raspberry
Blackcurrant
Cherry
On the nose, it has a very clean and intense aroma of ripe red fruit with hints of dark fruit, such as bramble, blackcurrant, and ripe cherry. It is velvety and well-balanced, full and round while maintaining a lively and intense grip, with a sapid aftertaste.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Bertani
As an icon of Italian wine in the world, Bertani combines the typicity of native grape varieties with continuous improvement in the vineyards and attention to the terroir. Respect for tradition is balanced by innovation and excellent business acumen in order to achieve the highest quality: these are the fundamental principles of the winery, today also the reference point for the grand national group: Bertani Domains. With over 200 hectares of vineyards in the most suitable areas of the Verona province, today Bertani is a winery with a continually increasing distribution in Europe and the rest of the world. There are two historic wineries, one in Grezzana, the current base and pulsing heart of the company, where vinification, bottling, and shipments are carried out, and Tenuta Novare in Arbizzano di Negrar, in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica area, the cradle of great reds like Amarone and Valpolicella Classico Superiore.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Bertani
As an icon of Italian wine in the world, Bertani combines the typicity of native grape varieties with continuous improvement in the vineyards and attention to the terroir. Respect for tradition is balanced by innovation and excellent business acumen in order to achieve the highest quality: these are the fundamental principles of the winery, today also the reference point for the grand national group: Bertani Domains. With over 200 hectares of vineyards in the most suitable areas of the Verona province, today Bertani is a winery with a continually increasing distribution in Europe and the rest of the world. There are two historic wineries, one in Grezzana, the current base and pulsing heart of the company, where vinification, bottling, and shipments are carried out, and Tenuta Novare in Arbizzano di Negrar, in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica area, the cradle of great reds like Amarone and Valpolicella Classico Superiore.