This red wine uses the finest grapes from the beautiful hilly region of Montecchia di Crosara. Here, the old vines are filled with Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes. The vines draw strength from the rich soil structure, which consists of limestone and gravel, making the bunches truly phenomenal. After a long maturation period, they are carefully harvested by hand in the early morning. Each bunch is inspected, and only the finest are used in this pristine Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore. After the first pressing, this red wine undergoes a second fermentation with the must from the great Amarone wine. This makes this Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore even fuller and more powerful. This unique technique contributes to the quality, and it's no wonder this is a wine for connoisseurs. After the second fermentation, the wine is partially aged in oak barrels to enhance its finesse. Indeed, a truly special piece of craftsmanship from Ca'Rugate.
The aroma is concentrated, with abundant notes of red cherries and flowers, and subtly spicy. The palate is full-bodied with soft tannins, making it truly delicious. James Suckling agreed, awarding this wine a remarkable 92 points. On the palate, we noted hints of black fruit, vanilla, oak, currants, and stewed plums.
