Campo Bastiglia Valpolicella Ripasso
DENOMINATION: Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC
Intense garnet red in colour. Concentrated aromas of red fruit cherries with a hint of spice and flowers. Full bodied palate with soft tannins which make it velvety.
GRAPE VARIETY
45% Corvina; 40% Corvinone; 15% Rondinella.
ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol: 14.5% circa
Suggested initial serving temperature: 16°C
FOOD PAIRINGS
Grilled red meat;
Medium-aged cheeses;
Dishes with meat sauces;
Dishes based on game;
IDEAL for appetizer in red;
WINE MAKING PROCESS
Ripasso is the traditional method where the pomace from the dried Amarone grapes are left to referment in a Valpolicella wine from the same vintage. The wine is aged in 50% tonneaux and 50% stainless steel for about 8 months.
AREA OF PRODUCTION
Selection of the best grapes from Ca’ Rugate’s own vineyards in the hills around Montecchia di Crosara.
SOIL
Gravel and limestone
HARVEST
Last two weeks of September
YIELD
90 quintals per hectare
PRODUCTION
70.000 bottles circa
BOTTLE SIZES
750 ml - 1500 ml
WHITE WINES
SPARKLING WINES
RED WINES
SWEET WINES
