Santi 'Solane' Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2020, Veneto, Italy

REGION 
Valpolicella Classico, Veneto, Italy

 

VARIETAL 
 80% Corvina & 20% Rondinella

 

TASTING NOTES

The Solane is rich yet lifted, offering aromas of ripe cherry, dried cranberry and plum layered with hints of cocoa, sweet spice and a touch of earth. The palate is smooth and medium- to full-bodied, with flavors of dark red fruit, baking spice and a subtle savory note. Supple tannins and balanced acidity keep it polished and food-friendly, finishing with warmth and depth. It’s excellent alongside braised short ribs, osso buco, roasted lamb, or mushroom risotto.

 

The process if a ripasso. When primary fermentation is complete in early winter, grapes, skins and pomace from Santi’s Amarone are added to the vats. The additional sugars from the Amarone trigger a second fermentation which adds additional layers of complexity, rich fruit and structure. The wine is blended and then aged for more 3-5 months in small oak cask followed by an additional 12 months in larger neutral casks prior to bottling.