Valpolicella Classico Ripasso DOC Musella
| Sommelier score | 93/100 | 2024 |
| 2 Bicchieri gambero rosso |
|
2020 |
| Winery | Musella |
| Denomination | Valpolicella Classico Ripasso Doc |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Grapes | 85% Corvina e Corvinone, 10% Rondinella e 5% Barbera |
| Alcohol content | 14,00% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | VR/2634 |
| Winery headquarter | Musella - San Martino Buon Albergo (VR) - Via Ferrazzette, 2 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Sliced beef, Roast meat, Risotto, Sausage, wild game, Hard cheese, Scallops with mushrooms, Medium-aged cheeses |
| Region | Venetian (Italy) |
| Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
| Wine list | Valpolicella Classico Ripasso |
From the vinification of the grapes of Corvina and Corvinone 85%, Rondinella 10% and Barbera 5%. The origin is in Veneto to the north-east of Verona, on the hill that divides Montorio from the Illasi Valley. The vinification requires that 100% of the Valpolicella Superiore wine is ripassed on the not fully pressed Amarone skins. Skin-must maceration 12-15 days at uncontrolled natural temperature. Periodic replacements. Racking off. Malolactic fermentation. Transfer to 350 liter, 500 liter and 3500 liter French oak barrels. Maturation period 12 months. A Ripasso that does not make the grapes wither.
Valpolicella Classico Ripasso DOC Musella’s features
A beautiful ruby red, full and intense colour. The aroma on the nose is pervaded by notes of ripe berries, accompanied by spicy hints of cinnamon. The taste has a good tannic grip, with a medium body, characterized by good acidity. It closes with a fruity aftertaste.
Suggested food pairings while tasting this Valpolicella Classico Ripasso DOC Musella
Excellent with meat dishes and aged cheeses and with game too. Perfect with typical “polenta e osei”. The optimal serving temperature is 18 ° C.
