VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO DOC CLASSICO SUPERIORE LA CASETTA

Valpolicella Ripasso “La Casetta” is the result of the careful refermentation technique with Recioto skins, leading to the creation of an absolutely original wine of incomparable softness and complexity: a sumptuous Ripasso. It has a deep ruby-red colour with purple hues, an intense aroma and full-bodied flavour with hints of dried fruit. Its intense aroma presents hints of cherries and spices. Your palate will rejoice from the first sip revealing a warm, full-bodied flavour with notes of dried fruit. And at the table? Magnificent with all kinds of grilled red meat and braised meat, as well as strongly-flavoured game and aged cheeses.

THE VINEYARD

Located in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica area, in the hills of Negrar. Altitude of 230 to 450 metres above sea level. Southwest exposure. Varied soil, mainly clayey with sections of nummolite limestone. Vineyard grassing. Training system: Veronese pergoletta. Age of producing vines: 15 years. Load of buds per vinestock: 18. Planting density: 3,300/3,500 vines per hectare. Average yield per hectare: 60 hl.

VINTAGE 2017

A vintage characterized by low quality production. The seasonal trend was overall very good, optimal for ripening and with little incidence of parasitic diseases in the vineyard. An early harvest of about ten days compared to the usual, at the end of a season characterized by some anomalous phenomena, with some areas affected by spring frosts, which reduced production. This factor allowed a homogeneous maturation, with high sugar values that led to the production of complex and intense wines.