2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella
Classification Valpolicella Ripasso DOC
Region Valpolicella Ripasso
Soil Varied clay and limestone soils
Harvest Dates Manual harvest of selected clusters in the second half of September
Sites Directly managed vineyards in Eastern Valpolicella and Valpantena at Azzago and Grezzana, supplemented by grapes from Allegrini's Classica area and ARNIA Protocol suppliers
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Oak Types Slavonian oak
Production Details The directly managed portion comprises 15 hectares at 300–350 meters. First fermentation was in stainless steel at 23°C for 9–10 days; a second fermentation on skins followed in February for 9–10 days. Maturation comprised approximately 4 months in stainless steel, 11 months in Slavonian oak barrels, and 2 months in bottle before release.
Food Pairing Pasta with ragù, lasagna, pappardelle with wild boar, meat stews, braised dishes and casseroles
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.95%
Residual Sugar 4.2 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 70% Corvina Veronese, 30% Rondinella
Classification Valpolicella Ripasso DOC
Region Valpolicella Ripasso
Soil Varied, Predominantly calcareous, Stony and clay-influenced soils
Orientation South-East
Harvest Dates Manual harvest of selected clusters in the second half of September
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 34
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Destemmed And Gently Crushed
Oak Types Slavonian oak
Barrel Size Large barrels
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Agglomerated Cork
Production Details First fermentation took place in stainless steel at 23°C for 9 days. A second fermentation on skins followed in February for 9–10 days. The wine then spent approximately 4 months in stainless steel, 11 months in large Slavonian oak barrels and 2 months in bottle. Liberty Wines places the vineyards at 180–250 meters and describes daily pumping over and an eight-to-ten-day second fermentation with Amarone pomace.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby color; cherry, strawberry and cranberry fruit with toasted and smoky accents, firm ripe tannins, refreshing acidity and a lingering red-and-black-fruit finish. Liberty Wines additionally describes black cherry, black pepper, sweet spice and herbal notes.
Food Pairing Pasta with ragù, lasagna, pappardelle with wild boar, meat stews, braised dishes and casseroles
2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.79%
Residual Sugar 5.7 g/L
pH 3.59
Total Acidity 5.35 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 70% Corvina Veronese, 30% Rondinella
Classification Valpolicella Ripasso DOC
Region Valpolicella Ripasso
Soil Varied, Mostly clayey, Calcareous and stony soils
Orientation South-East
Harvest Dates Early October
Vine Age 27
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Destemmed, Then Softly Crushed
Oak Types Slavonian oak
Barrel Size Large barrels
Sulfites 134.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Serving Temperature 16°C · 60°F
Production Details Vineyards were on Valpolicella hillsides at 180–250 meters, trained to pergola at about 3,000 vines per hectare. First fermentation ran for 9 days at 23–28°C with daily pumping over; the February refermentation on pomace ran for 8–10 days at 15–19°C with daily pumping over. Maturation comprised 4 months in temperature-controlled stainless steel, 11 months in large Slavonian oak barrels and 2 months in bottle. The analysis also reported dry extract of 37.2 g/L and free SO2 of 28 mg/L.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby color, concentrated red fruit, sweet spices and delicately spiced herbs; full and smooth with lively acidity and good structure
Food Pairing Pot roast, braised meats with polenta, grilled fillet, quail, sliced beef with mushrooms, lamb ribs and medium-aged cheeses
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Francesco, Giovanni, Matteo and Silvia Allegrini