Drink now or cellar for up to 7 years. No need to decant before serving.
Domini Veneti is the flagship label given to the finest wines made by Cantina Valpolicella Negrar, widely regarded as one of Veneto's most important producers. Founded in 1933 by seven local families, the very first Amarone was produced here in 1939 and today the winery has over 200 members which continue its legacy of making benchmark Valpolicella, Amarone and Recioto wines.
This Valpolicella Ripasso is so named because once the young wine is vinified it is then “repassed” or refermented on the skins of grapes that have already been used to make Amarone. These grapes are dried out on mats before vinification so they’re packed with really concentrated flavours and aromas. The young wine is aged in oak barrels for 18 months to add finesse and polish followed by another 6 months of maturation in the bottle.
The result is a hearty Valpolicella with intense aromas of plums, red cherries, raspberries and hints of dark chocolate, sweet spice and vanilla. The full body is complemented by soft, well-rounded tannins, a smooth texture and a long finish. A great wine to pair with rich red meat dishes, game or a generous platter of charcuterie and hard cheeses.
Domini Veneti La Casetta Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2020
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Domini Veneti La Casetta Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2020
- 2020
- 750ml
- Red
- 14%
- Valpolicella
- Rondinella,
- Molinara,
- Corvinone
- Domini Veneti
- Veneto
- Italy
- Vintage: 2020
- Size: 750ml
- Type: Red
- Alcohol: 14%
- Varietal: Valpolicella
- Grapes: Rondinella
Molinara
Corvinone - Winery: Domini Veneti
- Region: Veneto
- Country: Italy
- Vintage: 2020
- Size: 750ml
- Type: Red
- Alcohol: 14%
- Varietal: Valpolicella
- Grapes: Rondinella
Molinara
Corvinone - Winery: Domini Veneti
- Region: Veneto
- Country: Italy
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Domini Veneti La Casetta Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2020
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