Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Cortelaven 2019 MARION

PRODUCT DETAILS VINTAGE: 2019 GRAPE VARIETIES: Corvinone 45% - Corvina 30% - Rondinella 25% TYPE: Red Wine BOTTLE SIZE: 75 cl. ABV: 14,5 % Vol. RESIDUAL SUGAR: 3,9 g/l. PRACTICES: Vegan Friendly - Sustainable Wines TASTING NOTES Ruby red colour with a hint of violet, the bouquet recalls ripe fruit with spices and soft herbs balsamic notes. In the mouth, well balanced tannins, warm and elegant, long and mineral at the end. PRODUCER PROFILE The Marion estate has been in the hands of the Campadelli family since 1986. Based in the valley of Marcellisejust outside of the Classico zone of Valpolicella, it is, relatively speaking, somewhat new to the winemaking scene. Stefano Campedelli and his wife, Nicoletta Foornasa, began bottling in 1995, nine years after purchasing the estate. These are elegant, classically styled Valpolicella, with layers of dark fruit throughout. Their growing recognition is certainly well-deserved. VINEYARD & VINIFICATION Clay and limestone pH 7.80 8.50; organic fertilisation every four years, using microelements as required. The grapes are pressed after few hours from the harvest and the fermentation starts immediately at a low temperature with selected yeast for 8-10 days with its own skins.The wine obtained is stored in stainless steel tanks for four months. Afterwards, a second fermentation takes place on the skins of the Amarone. The ageing is in 30HL barrels for 24/30 months.