Alpha Zeta, `R` Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso

Country: Italy  Region: Veneto  

Varietal: Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara  

Category: Red Wine  Style: Dry Vintage: 2021

Producer: Alpha Zeta

Description
Alpha Zeta R Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso is an Italian red wine that is a unique blend of Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes. Ripasso, the winemaking process used to produce this wine, involves fermenting part of the grape must on dried grape skins from the production of Amarone, a rich and powerful Italian wine. This process results in a wine that is more full-bodied, with a deep ruby color and intense aromas of black cherry, plum, and spice. On the palate, the wine is elegant and well-balanced, with silky tannins and a long, dry finish. Alpha Zeta R Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso is aged for 18 months in oak barrels, resulting in a wine that is structured and complex, making it a perfect companion for rich meat dishes and mature cheeses.

TASTING NOTES
Ruby red in colour, this Ripasso opens with a concentrated nose full of aromas of red fruits and dried cherries. Full-bodied on the palate, it shows lovely balance between an opulent cherry-pie character and supple structure. The finish is long with a mouthwatering bitter-cherry twist.