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Santi Solane Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC 2018 (750ml)
Price: $19.99
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...a richer, more complex and more exciting final wine.
| Producer | Santi Solane Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC |
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| Country | Italy |
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| Region | Veneto |
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| Subregion | Santi Solane Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC |
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| Varietal | 80% Corvina, 20% Rondinella |
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| Vintage | 2018 |
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| Sku | 06504 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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Santi Solane Valpolicella Ripasso
Classico Superiore DOC 2018
Santi Valpolicella Classico Superiore is a “ripasso” method Valpolicella; meaning that following primary fermentation the wine sees a second fermentation with the addition of Amarone grapes and skins, creating a richer, more complex and more exciting final wine.
Winemaker Notes
The Solane Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore is a wine strongly linked to the territory and therefore of great character. It has a beautiful and intense ruby color; the typical, clean and complex scent has intense hints of fresh red fruit and maraschino jam, wrapped in hints of vanilla. The taste is warm and frank, balanced, with an elegant spicy and toasted bottom. It has a strong personality thanks to the distinct elegance and subtlety of perfumes, to the flavor and persistence in the mouth. Great and pleasant when young, it improves over time.
Terroir
Santi Solane is sourced from estate vineyards within the original Valpolicella appellation of Valpolicella Classico.
Vinification
When primary fermentation is complete in early winter, grapes, skins and pomace from Santi’s Amarone are added to the vats. The additional sugars from the Amarone trigger a second fermentation which adds additional layers of complexity, rich fruit and structure. The wine is blended and then aged for more 3-5 months in small oak cask followed by an additional 12 months in larger neutral casks prior to bottling.
Technical Details
Appellation: Valpolicella DOCG
Winemaker: Cristian Ridolfi
Soil: Limestone, Sand, Clay
Alcohol: 14%
Varietals: 80% Corvina, 20% Rondinella
Santi Solane Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC Description
Santi
A Passion for Valpolicella
Excellence is doing ordinary things in an extraordinary way.
Excellence is Ageless.
Santi traces its origins to 1843, when Carlo Santi established a wine cellar in the village of Illasi situated behind the Lessini Mountains, between the hills of Colognola and Lavagno.
Santi is known and respected for its Veneto and Trentino wines.
Santi is situated in the heart of the most acclaimed wine growing zones in the Veneto near Lake Garda. Devoted to the production of Soave Classico, Pinot Grigio, Valpolicella and Amarone, Santi wines are mainly crafted from estate-grown fruit, or from long-standing relationships under the supervision of the Santi winemaking team.
Santi has fully renovated the original winery that accommodates its modern winemaking facility and ageing cellar. In addition to experimenting with the benefits of ageing in new French oak barrels (barriques), Santi emphasizes new techniques to improve the quality of their wines.
From the flagship Pinot Grigio “Sortesele” and crisp Soave “Vigneti di Monteforte” and Rosè “Infinito”, to Valpolicella Classico “Solane” and the classic Amarone, all of Santi’s wines show a well balanced, polished international style.
