Castellani Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC
15200 ₸
/ pcs.The wine is characterized by an intense dark ruby color.
The wine has a bright aroma with notes of dried cherry, plum, raspberry, and violet.
The wine has a juicy, fruity, moderately tannic taste, with a long aftertaste of cherry pit.
Pairs beautifully with dishes of white and red meat, Italian pasta, risotto, and soft cheeses.
Specifications
- Country: Italy
- Region: Valpolicella
- Manufacturer: Michele Castellani
- Grape variety: Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
- Wine: Red, dry
- Alc: 14%
- Serving temperature: 16–18 °C
- Type of drink: Wine
Interesting facts
The grapes are harvested in the classic Valpolicella Classico zone in the municipalities of San Pietro in Cariano, Sant Ambrogio, and Marano. The harvest is done by hand. Fermentation of the must takes place in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 26-28°C, followed by a 10-day maceration. Aging occurs for 4 months in steel tanks and 3 months in bottles.
About the Manufacturer
Castellani is a family winery founded in 1903 in Italy. Since then, the estate has undergone numerous innovative changes and significant stages of development. Today, the vineyard area of the estate covers over 250 hectares in the prestigious regions of Chianti Classico, Tuscany, and the Pisa hills. Wineries have been built in each region, allowing for the rapid processing of harvested grapes while preserving the integrity of the berries and avoiding transportation. The company has a well-developed internal infrastructure. Its own laboratory, equipped with the latest technology, controls the work of another 360 enological laboratories. The production is also equipped with three modern bottling lines of the highest level, allowing for the most efficient use of working time. For many years, Castellani has not used chemical fertilizers, various pesticides, and other harmful substances for both humans and nature. Thanks to these measures, their vineyards are ecologically clean. Bottles of wine are sealed with corks, which are constantly subjected to various technological analyses. At regular intervals, the company selects a certain amount of products and conducts destructive tests to identify and eliminate various possible defects. The company's range is wide and includes both classic Tuscan wines made from Sangiovese and other grape varieties, as well as experimental lines. According to research published by such renowned global publications as "Financial Times" and "Wall Street Journal", Castellani is listed among the 500 best Italian companies!
