CASALFORTE VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO 75CL

Description

Casalforte Valpolicella Ripasso 2022: Power and Elegance

The Casalforte Valpolicella Ripasso 2022 is a red wine of great power and elegance. Made from the iconic grape varieties of Valpolicella, this wine is produced using the Ripasso technique, which involves re-fermenting the wine on Amarone pomace. It offers intense aromas of ripe red fruits, tobacco and spices. On the palate, it is well-structured with velvety tannins and a long, lingering finish. This wine is produced in the Valpolicella region, renowned for its high-quality red wines. The estate, founded in the 1970s, is run by the Casalforte family and covers several hectares of vineyards.

Aromas and Flavour
The Casalforte Valpolicella Ripasso 2022 captivates with its intense aromas of ripe red fruits, tobacco and spices. On the palate, it is well-structured with velvety tannins and a long, lingering finish. Each sip reveals nuances of cherry, plum, tobacco and liquorice, with a hint of oak that adds further complexity.

Grape varieties
This wine is a blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Corvinona. Corvina brings notes of red fruit and structure, Rondinella contributes to the complexity with aromas of tobacco and spices, and Corvinona adds depth and velvety tannins.

Terroir
The Valpolicella region, with its clay and limestone soils and Mediterranean climate, gives this wine its unique characteristics. The clay and limestone soils bring richness and depth to the aromas, whilst the Mediterranean climate promotes optimal ripening of the grapes.

History of the
Estate Founded in the 1970s, the Casalforte estate is run by the Casalforte family. Located in Valpolicella, in the Veneto region, the estate covers several hectares of vineyards and produces a varied range of red wines, all reflecting the excellence of the Valpolicella terroir. The Casalforte family runs the estate with passion and expertise, continuing the region’s winemaking tradition.