Winery CastelforteValpolicella Ripasso
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Corvina, the Molinara and the Rondinella.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Valpolicella Ripasso from the Winery Castelforte
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Valpolicella Ripasso of Winery Castelforte in the region of Vénétie is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
oak, vanilla
licorice, cinnamon
leather, smoke
cheese, cream
perfume, violet
On the nose the Valpolicella Ripasso of Winery Castelforte in the region of Vénétie often reveals types of flavors of cream, nutty or raisin and sometimes also flavors of red plum, tomatoes or mint.
Food and wine pairings with Valpolicella Ripasso
Pairings that work perfectly with Valpolicella Ripasso
Original food and wine pairings with Valpolicella Ripasso
The Valpolicella Ripasso of Winery Castelforte matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef stew express, alsatian wine pie or veal blanquette à l'ancienne.
Details and technical informations about Winery Castelforte's Valpolicella Ripasso.
Discover the grape variety: Corvina
Its precise origin is unknown, it has been cultivated for a very long time in northern Italy. It can be found in Switzerland, Australia, Argentina, ... in France it is almost unknown. It should not be confused with the Corvinone, another Italian grape variety. It should be noted that the Corvina is related to the Rondinella and the Refosco dal Peduncolo rosso.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Valpolicella Ripasso from Winery Castelforte are 1977, 1991, 2000, 2009 and 2017.
Informations about the Winery Castelforte
The Winery Castelforte is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 26 wines for sale in the of Valpolicella Ripasso to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Valpolicella Ripasso
The wine region of Valpolicella Ripasso is located in the region of Valpolicella of Vénétie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Corte Lavel or the Domaine Le Guaite di Noemi produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Valpolicella Ripasso are Rondinella, Corvina and Molinara, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Valpolicella Ripasso often reveals types of flavors of cherry, apples or lemon and sometimes also flavors of truffle, cola or savory.
The wine region of Vénétie
Veneto is an important and growing wine region in northeastern Italy. Veneto is administratively Part of the Triveneto area, aLong with its smaller neighbors, Trentino-Alto Adige and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. In terms of geography, culture and wine styles, it represents a transition from the Alpine and Germanic-Slavic end of Italy to the warmer, drier, more Roman lands to the South. Veneto is slightly smaller than the other major Italian wine regions - Piedmont, Tuscany, Lombardy, Puglia and Sicily - but it produces more wine than any of them.
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