Zonin Valpolicella Ripasso 2018

Intense ruby brightened by purple reflections․ Ample and remarkably complex with vinous tones; well-defined scents of cherries, mature plum, fig with notes of violet and dried tobacco against a tenuous background of dark chocolate․ Dry on the palate with a fine and harmonious balance, great strength, and a sturdy body; reveals stewed wild berries, smoking tobacco, and exotic spices, leads to plush and moderate tannins; demonstrates persistence and complexity on the palate.

The wine goes well with meat dishes, traditional rural food and aged cheeses.

Hand-picked grapes are crushed and fermented to maintain freshness and youthful character. The grapes are then cold pre-fermented for about five days. Maceration takes about 20 days. Then the wine is placed in cold storage for four months before undergoing the "ripasso" process, which entails fermenting the wine on Amarone must for a period of 20 days, resulting in increased color, aroma, body, and fruit flavor.

The aging takes place in oak barrels for 18 months.

Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore is one of the most famous Zonin wines․ The wine has repeatedly received medals in world-famous wine competitions and is a symbol of quality.

Zonin is a historical family of world-famous Italian winemakers who has been producing wine for 7 generations since 1821. Zonin wines are presented in the markets of 89 countries.