Ripasso della Valpolicella Superiore Santa Sofia – 2023

The wine Ripasso dellla Valpolicella Superiore from the Santa Sofia winery

Santa Sofia’s Ripasso della Valpolicella Superiore is a fine wine, crafted from a skillful blend of selected grapes. This wine is produced using Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes, all carefully cultivated in the estate-owned vineyards located on the picturesque hills of Valpolicella. In this region, the predominantly calcareous soil imparts a unique structure and an inimitable flavor to the wine.

THE WINEMAKING

After manual harvesting, the selected grapes are taken to the cellar for winemaking. After destemming and soft pressing, the grapes macerate for about ten days in stainless steel. The next step is the “ripasso” technique, which lasts three days and consists of the maceration and refermentation of the wine on the Amarone pomace. Regarding refinement, the wine rests in large oak barrels for at least nine months. After blending and bottling, the wine rests for another six months in the cellar before being placed on the market.

Tasting the Ripasso della Valpolicella

Intense ruby with brilliant reflections. The aroma is elegant, with pleasant hints of black cherries in alcohol, which alternate with notes of dried plums, leaving room for suggestions of dried flowers and undergrowth to close with spicy scents of cloves, cinnamon and liquorice. Rich and intense on the palate, the silky tannins are very well integrated and velvety. This Valpolicella from the Santa Sofia winery is exceptionally well-balanced with a long and pleasantly persistent finish.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Perfect for pairing with succulent red meats, flavorful game, and aged cheeses with a bold taste. It also pairs wonderfully with quality cold cuts and tender veal roasts, enhancing their flavors in an extraordinary way.

THE AWARDS

2017
– Luca Maroni 91/100
– Bibenda – 5 grapes
– Gambero Rosso – 2 glasses