Bertani Valpolicella Ripasso Valpantena DOC 2022 - Tech Sheet

Valpolicella Ripasso produced in the hills of the Valpantena cru in Valpolicella. Bertani Ripasso combines the richness, aroma and texture of Amarone with the freshness and vibrancy of Valpolicella. Terroir notes describe Valpantena, a continental climate with a Mediterranean influence near Lake Garda. Soils are white limestone and red limestone (iron + manganese). Training system is Guyot and Pergola. Fermentation begins in wide, shallow steel tanks at 68-72°F for ~2 weeks; second fermentation (Ripasso) occurs a month later; wine ages in 30, 50 and 75 hl Veronese Bertani French oak barrels for nine months, then three months in bottle.

<!-- image --> <!-- image --> ## Valpolicella Ripasso Valpantena DOC 2022 ## B A C K G R O U N D Bertani's impact on Veneto wine making, particularly in Amarone production, is so considerable that 'Bertani' and 'Amarone' are nearly synonymous. Their 150+ year history is dotted with groundbreaking initiatives and royal accreditation. While respectful of their past, Bertani strives towards innovation, using progressive techniques and equipment allied with extensive experience and a deeply felt respect for tradition to provide wines of uncompromising quality. Bertani Ripasso combines the richness, avor and texture of Amarone along with the freshness and vibrancy of Valpolicella. ## T E R R O I R &amp; V I N T A G E N O T E S The wine is produced in the hills of the Valpantena cru in Valpolicella. This has a continental climate with a strong Mediterranean inuence due to the proximity of Lake Garda. In Summer, days are hot and humid and fresh and windy at night. The night weather contributes to the development of a typical peppery character in the wines from Valpolicella. Vineyard soils in Valpolicella consist of white limestone (calcium carbonate) and red limestone soils (Iron + Manganese), which create salty (not mineral) wines. The training system is Guyot and Pergola with an average age of 15-20 years. ## WINE M A KI N G &amp; A G I N G The tradition of drying grapes in Valpolicella is due to the fact that because of the very cool climate, grapes would not reach maturity and proper sugar concentration to produce dry wines. If left alone, wines would only reach 9-10% alcohol content. Today, because of climatic changes over the last few decades, grapes reach phenolic maturity and even a base Valpolicella can produce above 12% alcohol wines. For this reason, Valpolicella is similar today to a Beaujolais Cru. Latitude wines are between Beaujolais &amp; Burgundy. The rst fermentation takes place in special wide and shallow steel tanks, which are ideal for increasing contact between must and skins, at a temperature of 68°F to 72°F, lasting for about two weeks. Second fermentation, Ripasso, takes place month later in March. The wine ages in 30, 50 and 75hl VeroneseBertani French oak barrels for nine months followed by three months in bottle. ## TA S T I N G N O T E S Intense ripe red fruits on the nose, with blackcurrant, sweet spices and chocolate. The wine is velvety and well-balanced, full and round while maintaining a lively and intense grip and sapid nish. Ideal with roasted and grilled red meat and avorful rst-course dishes. It also pairs well with medium-strong cheeses. <!-- image --> 750ML <!-- image --> <!-- image --> <!-- image --> 750ML <!-- image --> 750ML <!-- image --> <!-- image --> ## ORIGIN Valpolicella Ripasso DOC, Veneto, Italy ## GRA P E VA R I E T I E S 80% Corvina Veronese, 20% Cornvinone, 10% Merlot ## S I Z E S 750ml T E C H N I C A L D E T A I L S ABV: 13.5%, TA: 5.5, Closure: Cork ## WINE M A KE R Andrea Lonardi <!-- image -->