Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Speri 2024

The Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore by Speri is a typically territorial Veneto red, showcasing the complex elegance of a fan of fruity and spicy aromas masterfully supported by the balance established between freshness and alcohol level. A blend that originates from the beating heart of Valpolicella, and from here sets out to win the favor of Italian and American critics. An interesting label for the price, which proves versatile at the table with various gastronomic pairings.

This Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore is born from a blend where, alongside 70% Corvina Veronese, we also find a percentage of Rondinella, Molinara, and other indigenous varieties permitted by the denomination's regulations. The vines grow in plots located around the municipalities of San Pietro in Cariano, Fumane, and Negrar, with Veronese pergola systems. The must ferments in steel tanks at a controlled temperature; in February following the harvest, the process of refermentation on the Amarone pomace occurs, according to the Ripasso technique. Malolactic fermentation takes place in cement tanks.glazed. The final aging lasts for 12 months and is carried out in wooden barrels with a capacity of 20 hectoliters.

The Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Speri presents itself to the eye with a deep color, reminiscent of ruby red. The aromas enveloping the nose tell a story linked to the scents of the underbrush, enriched by spicy and balsamic hints, from which a touch of wilted flowers also emerges. On the palate, it has a round, full, and enveloping body, characterized by a well-polished sip and a finish where the taste recalls toasted wood. A label of assured reliability, as demonstrated by the consistency of the scores obtained in the main Italian and international reference guides.