VALDIMEZZO  VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO DOC  SUPERIORE  GRAPES  55% Corvina  25% Corvinone  15% Rondinella  5% Croatina  AREA OF PRODUCTION  Vineyards in the hills north-east of Verona.  VINIFICATION  Vineyard selection of the best grape bunches. The  grapes are subsequently pressed gently, followed  by skin maceration at low temperature for 8-10  days. The fresh wine then goes through the  unique “ripasso” process, wherein it is passed  through the pomace of Amarone. During this  second fermentation, the wine receives from the  dried pomace part of the characteristics that are  typical of Amarone. After the malolactic  fermentation, the refinement of about 12-18  months begins, which also includes medium and  large barrels. After bottling the wine rests for at  least 6 months in the bottle.  TASTING NOTES  Deep shades of vivid garnet in colour. A  noteworthy bouquet with aromas of red berries  crossing over to ripe cherry. Elegantly round and  full bodied.  FOOD PAIRINGS  It goes perfectly with savory first courses such as  risotto with porcini mushrooms, grilled meats,  roasts, and medium-aged cheeses.  ALCOHOL DEGREE  13,5% vol