Valpolicella Superiore 'Ripassa' Magnum Zenato 2020

The magnum "Ripassa" is the name of the famous Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso from the Zenato winery: an elegant and complex wine, linked to the ancient practice of "ripassare" the best expressions of Valpolicella. This is one of the Zenato family's most representative and important wines, the culmination of over half a century of experimentation in the vineyard and cellar.

Magnum Valpolicella "Ripassa" is made from the typical Corvina, Rondinella and Oseleta grapes, vinified and macerated in steel for 10-12 days. The wine thus produced is separated from the skins and then stored in steel until January, when the dried Amarone grapes are pressed. At this point the Valpolicella is 'ripassed', i.e. placed in contact with the Amarone marc for 7-8 days, during which it ferments a second time, enriching itself with aromas and fragrances, structure and alcohol content. The production process is crowned by ageing for 18 months in tonneaux and at least 6 in the bottle.

Zenato's Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 'Ripassa' is an intense and full-bodied wine, soft and velvety, with unmistakable juicy hints of ripe red fruits and a rich and long taste, with good flavour and structure. A red wine to be paired with savoury meat dishes, cured meats and mature cheeses; a wine that one would never finish drinking, even in the Magnum version. In fact, its name sounds like a pleasant invitation to continue: 'Ripassa'. An iconic Magnum for big events!