Astoria Ripasso Del Valpolicella

The Astoria Ripasso Del Valpolicella grapes are harvested by hand in small baskets, are crushed and processed with the traditional red vinification with maceration for 10/15 days; Once finished, the wine is decanted and kept in steel containers. In January it is refermented on the Amarone pomace for about ten days and then matured in oak barrels for about a year. After this period, the wine is bottled and aged in the bottle for several months.

Food Pairing
Due to its structure and complexity, Ripasso wine requires intensely flavoured food.
Moreover, Ripasso has a good acidity which makes it perfect for fat dishes. Acidity in fact balances the sweetish taste typical, for example, of fatty meats and it helps to clean the palate.
The ideal pairing is with red meat. In particular, grilled and barbecue meat which, being slightly bitter because of the grill cooking, are balanced by Ripasso softness and fruity aromas. Thanks to its complex bouquet, Ripasso also matches with meats cooked with spices and herbs, such as roasts, stuffed meats and roast beef. It is also perfect with rice or pasta dishes seasoned with meat or game sauce.
Another excellent match is with aged cheeses and cold cuts.

• COLOUR: deep red, with garnet reflections
• AROMA: rich, with hints of ripe cherry and spices
• TASTE: dry, full-bodied, with great structure
• ALCOHOL: 14%
• SERVING TEMP: 15-18 degrees