Valpolicella Ripasso DOC
La Corte del Pozzo
20,00€
“La Corte del Pozzo” Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG is the expression of tradition and Fasoli Gino’s strong bond with the territory and its historic suppliers. This wine represents the excellence of Amarone, born from meticulous winemaking and lengthy aging. Every bottle encapsulates the story and passion of generations of winegrowers, offering a rich and enveloping sensory experience, perfect for special occasions and lovers of great Italian red wines.
Characteristics
Vinification:
Harvest: Manual harvest at the end of September and beginning of October for approximately 20-25 days.
Review: Towards the end of February the wine is refermented in contact with the Amarone pomace for approximately 15 days.
Aging: The wine passes in oak barrels for 16-24 months. After bottling, further refinement in the bottle for 6 months.
Terroir and viticulture:
The Valpolicella Ripasso “La Corte del Pozzo” is produced from hillside vineyards in the Valpolicella area, characterized by clay and limestone soils. The training system used is the traditional Veronese short pergola, with a yield of 100 quintals per hectare.
Organoleptic characteristics:
COLOR: Vibrant and intense ruby red.
AROMA: Cherries preserved in alcohol with notes of fruits of the forest and light hints of vanilla.
TASTE: The wine is soft and velvety on the palate with flavours of red fruits. It has excellent body with a long finish.
Food and wine:
“La Corte del Pozzo” Valpolicella Ripasso DOC goes well with:
Grilled red meats: Florentine steak, sliced beef, pork ribs
Roasts: Roast veal, porchetta, stuffed turkey
Feathered game: Roast pheasant, baked duck, stewed pigeon
Mature cheeses: Monte Veronese d’allevo, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino Romano
Structured first courses: Amarone risotto, pappardelle with wild boar ragù
Storage and service:
Serving temperature: 15-18°C
Available formats: 750 ml, 1.5l
Awards and recognitions:
Vintage 2022
James Suckling: 91/100
Vintage 2021
Vinetia 3/4, Luca Maroni 95/99,
Vintage 2019
Wine Enthusiast 94/100
Vintage 2017
James Suckling: 91/100
Vintage 2015
Vini Buoni d’Italia: 3/4, Wine Enthusiast: 88/100
