Acinum Valpolicella Ripasso DOP 2018 (750ml)

 

Acinum Valpolicella Ripasso DOP 2018

 

Acinum is a collection of exquisite wines selected by Fabrizio Pedrolli in order to enrich the Vias portfolio with the best Italian territories and wineries.  This selection starts from the historical wine areas of Veneto, Negrar in Valpolicella and Monteforte d’Alpone in Soave.  These wines are the result of a successful collaboration with the family of Edoardo Montresor, who cultivate the grapes, and the enological expertise of Enrico Paternoster.

 

Tasting Note

 

Deep ruby red in colour.  On the nose it displays aromas of almond and cinnamon.  Dry on the palate with a very pleasant velvety taste.  Very rich in flavours of cherry, musk, spices and wood.

 

Alcohol:  14%

 

Food Pairings

 

Excellent with red meat dishes, poultry, boiled beef and aged cheeses.  Serve at room temperature (20°C).

 

Vineyard & Production Information

 

Vineyard Location:  Valpolicella Area

 

Vineyard Size:  6 Ha

 

Soil Composition:  Marl & Limestone

 

Training Method:  Veronese Pergola

 

Elevation:  300 m asl

 

Vines/hectare:  4.000/Ha

 

Exposure:  South

 

Vine Age: 15 - 25 Years

 

Harvest Time:  End of September - Beginning of October

 

First Vintage:  2013

 

Production:  6.000 Bottles

 

Winemaking & Aging

 

Varietal Composition:  70% Corvina Veronese, 20% Rondinella, 10% Molinara

 

Fermentation Container:  Stainless Steel Tanks

 

Length of Fermentation:  10 Days at 27°C

 

Length of Maceration:  20 Days at 27°C.

 

Second Fermentation with Amarone pomeces.

 

Type of aging container:  Oak Barrels of 30 HI

 

Length of aging:  1 Year

 

Length of bottle aging:  4 Months

 

 

Acinum

 

      Producer Profile

 

Estate Owned by:  Fabrizio Pedrolli

 

Winemaker:  Enrico Paternoster

 

Total Acreage of Wine:  88 (36 Ha)

 

Winery Production:  38.000 Bottles

 

Region:  Veneto

 

Acinum is a collection of exquisite wines selected by Fabrizio Pedrolli in order to enrich the Vias portfolio with the best Italian territories and wineries.  The goal is to represent in the United States the authentic heritage of indigenous grapes that makes Italian wine unique to the world.

 

This selection starts from the historical wine areas of Veneto, Negrar in Valpolicella and Montforte d’Alpone in Soave.  Fabrizio Pedrolli is proud to present these wines, that are the result of a successful collaboration with the family of Edoardo Montresor, who cultivate the grapes, and the oenological expertise of Enrico Paternoster.