As soon as the dried grapes for the winerys Amarone have completed fermentation, a top selection of Valpolicella grapes passes over (ripassa) the Amarone pomace, thus resulting in a second brief fermentation.
This helps to obtain higher alcohol content, deeper color, and rich flavor and aroma. Af-ter aging in French tonneaux for 18-20 months, the wine is cellared for another 6 months in bottle before release.
The process makes for a refined and concentrated wine, extremely smooth and vel-vety, with vibrant red fruit aromas.
On the palate, it delivers fruity notes and elegant tannin with hints of chocolate and spice. Ripassa has played a highly important role in the Zenato winerys evolution over the years.
AWARDS
- MUNDUS VINI
Gold Medal - James Suckling
93 points - Slections Mondiales Des Vins
Gold Medal - Falstaff Valpolicella Trophy
91 points - Wine Enthusiast
93 points - Wine Spectator 2022
92 points - India Wine Awards
Best in the show 2022 - International Wine Report
93 points
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