By Corte Grande
Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore

Production Area
Vineyards in the heart of the Valpolicella area, around the villages of Marano, Negrar, Fumane, Sant'Ambrogio, and San Pietro in Cariano.

Grape Varietals
Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone

Vinification
It is obtained using the ripasso technique, which is traditional in Valpolicella. Fermentation is carried out at a controlled temperature of 25 degrees C for 12 days. A few months later (usually in January), the operation known as ripasso is performed: the wine is left in contact with the skins of the dried grapes used for the production of Amarone. In this way, the resulting wine gains greater structure and complexity. It matures in traditional Slavonian oak barrels, further refinement in the glass.

Tasting Notes
Intense fruity notes of wild berry, together with suggestions of spices. In the mouth, it is dry, with structure. It has a rich taste of red fruits and elegant spicy tones.

2018 Vintage
During 2018, crop was more plentiful than in 2017, which was very scarce. The grape harvest began at the end of August for Custoza grapes. Thereafter, red grapes harvest (for Bardolino and Valpolicella wines) began in mid-September. The weather had been sunny during the whole period, except during the harvest's end, when the weather was rainy. Red wines result rich in freshness and with good aging potential, spicy and fruity.

Wine Details
Alcohol: 14.00%
Serving Temperature: 18-20 degrees C
[Information provided by V and N Cellars]

Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Corte Grande 2018
Delibori Walter Cantina - Veneto
Points: 93
Consistency: 32 - Balance: 30 - Integrity: 31
Type: Red
Category: Valpolicella
Tasting date: 01-09-2020
Grape varieties: Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone
Volume of bottle: 0.75 lt
Winery: Cantina Delibori Walter Srl
Region: Veneto