2017 Le Marognole Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC

2017 Le Marognole Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOCDescription Specs Corsi estate grown Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara and Croatina grapes are handpicked, gently placed in wooden racks, and dried for approximately one month prior to crush. After an initial classic fermentation, Fabio introduces the must to the pomace from Amarone for a second fermentation. This ancient method produces Ripasso, a full bodied, appassimento wine with exceptional color, complexity, and soft, refined tannins. A

Full bodied with lively acidity with flavors of red fruits

and additionally refined 36 months in bottle

Cellar Potential: 10 years

Varietals: Rolle (Vermentino) 50%

Acidity: 6

and a long finish

The well-balanced acids and fruit delivers hints of apples and pears on the palate with a clean

After malolactic fermentation

After a cold maceration in contact with the skins for only a few hours

After 3 months of temperature controlled fermentation at 18C

Serve at 65 F in large bowl glasses

The vineyard is on a soil scarce of water