Farina Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC 2023
(Veneto, Italy)

About the Winery:
Tradition, commitment and time-honored relationships, forged over almost two centuries of craftsmanship, are the pillars of success at Farina Wines. Located in the heart of Valpolicella Classica, the original historic region of Amarone and Ripasso winemaking in the Veneto, Farina is owned by Claudio and Elena Farina, two cousins who represent the third generation of this winemaking family, with the guidance of Sandro, Claudio's father. 

The Farina winery is located in San Pietro in Cariano the heart of Valpolicella Classica, the historical, original Valpolicella. Valpolicella Classica is made up of 5 villages: San Pietro in Cariano, Sant'Ambrogio, Fumane, Negrar and Marano. The wines are made from grapes grown on 45 hectares of selected vineyards of Valpolicella Classica, 10 of which belong to the Farina family and 35 that belong to historic, trusted "contributors" who have worked with Farina for many years and are dedicated to growing only the best quality grapes.

About the Wine:
Location of the Vineyards: the hills of San Pietro in Cariano and Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella.

Vinification: Pressing and destemming takes place immediately after harvest. Fermentation with a good maceration and at least two pump-overs per day follows the first racking. The re-fermentation on the marc of Amarone in January ("ripasso"), gives the wine deeper color, structure and alcohol.

Aging: 100% Slavonian oak barrels followed by time in the bottle before release.

Grape varieties: 50% Corvina, 15% Corvinone, 20% Rondinella, 5% Molinara, and 10% Oseleta

Exposure: Northwest/Southwest

Soil: Calcareous matrix with gravelly outcrops, layered with basalts

Alcohol: 13.5%

Tasting notes:
A dark ruby-red color, with the fragrance of pepper, fruit marmalade (cherries, prunes) and spices, licorice and ginger. Excellent with roasted meats and cheeses.