La Preare Valpolicella DOC Ripasso 2022

This Ripasso Valpolicella is made from grapes grown in Valpolicella. His style emphasizes the profile of the typical and traditional Valpolicella: a well-distributed harmonic structure of flavor, smell and taste, creating a unique style of simplicity and elegance. Intense ruby-red, with strong and persistent fruity aromas of cherry and plum paired with hints of tertiary aromas such as chocolate and dried red fruit. Harmonic, full bodied and velvet smooth with well balanced tannins and acidity.

Located in the hear t of the Valpolicella Classica at an altitude between 250 and 450 meters above sea level. Exposition to south- est.

Training system: Pergoletta Veronese. Age of vines in production: 15-25 years. Buds per vine: 18. Planting density: 3,300/3,500 vines per hectare. Yield per hectare: 70 hl

Harvest: hand picked in September/ October. Vinification: destemmed and gentle pneumatic pressed. Fermentation at around 25° and 28° C then 10 days maceration with scheduled punching 3 times a day. Conservation in stainless steel vats until February. Second Fermentation on the lees from Amarone with contact for 15 days at a temperature of 15° C with daily punching downs. Transfer in barrels in the end of May for about 10 months. Full malolactic fermentation. Natural stabilization.

refinement in bottle for 6 months

Color

All red meats, boiled, grilled or braised, even pasta with black truffles. Serving temperature: 16-18 °C.