Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Superiore "Mara" 2020

Mara is a Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Superiore. A wine, as it is defined by its creators, of experience and tradition. Not in all Valpolicella wines, in fact, can one perceive so distinctly the history, the terroir and the production technique. The 'Ripasso' technique is historically used in the province of Verona. It can be summarised as the practice of passing wines from the same or previous vintages over the fermented marc of dried grapes to produce Amarone. Made from a blend of about 70-75% Corvina Veronese, 20% Rondinella and 5% Negrara/Rossignola, the process lasts about 15/18 days. The Valpolicella thus obtained acquires colour, structure, aromas, tannins and about 1 degree of alcohol more than the original wine. After racking, between February and March, malolactic fermentation takes place. Then the wine is sent for ageing, according to tradition, to acquire more balance and roundness, while maintaining the original fruitiness. Maturation is completed by resting in the bottle. The nose immediately reveals characteristic hints of ripe fruit, jam and cherry. Warm and elegant in body, it impresses with its incredible persistence. At the table it goes well with game, grilled and stewed meat.