Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella DOC Superiore 2019 14% Vol. 0,75l

As soon as the dried grapes for the winery’s 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 winery’s evolution over the years.

AWARDS

• MUNDUS VINI
  Gold Medal
• James Suckling
  93 points
• Sélections 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