Immerse yourself in the luxurious depth of the 2021 'R' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso, a showcase of Alpha Zeta's mastery in the art of Italian winemaking.
Key Features:
- 🍇 Vintage: 2021
- 🏞️ Origin: Valpolicella, Italy
- 🍇 Grape Varieties: A blend of traditional Valpolicella grapes
- 🍷 Flavor Profile: The 'R' Ripasso boasts a robust and layered profile, offering flavors of dark cherries, ripe plums, and hints of spice and chocolate. Enhanced by the Ripasso technique, the wine gains additional complexity, body, and a velvety texture, culminating in a long and satisfying finish.
- 🌍 Valpolicella Terroir: The unique terroir of the Valpolicella region, with its rich soils and favorable climate, plays an integral role in defining the character and quality of the grapes, contributing to the wine's distinctiveness and appeal.
- 🍇 Ripasso Technique: Alpha Zeta employs the traditional Ripasso method, where the wine undergoes a secondary fermentation on the skins of Amarone grapes, infusing it with greater depth, intensity, and complexity, characteristic of the Superiore designation.
- 🍽️ Food Pairing: This opulent wine pairs excellently with a variety of dishes, particularly well with hearty meat dishes, rich pasta, and aged cheeses. Its robust character complements the intense flavors of the cuisine, enhancing the dining experience.
- 🍷 Serving Recommendation: To fully appreciate the richness of the 'R' Ripasso, it is recommended to serve it at room temperature. Decanting the wine before serving can also help to unfold its layers of flavor and aroma, providing a more immersive tasting experience.