Valpolicella Classico Ripasso, Tenuta Santa Maria 2021 appellation_Touraine-Azay-le-Rideau Rather than the typical loess

Rather than the typical loess based soils that GV is typically grown in

91 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Sourced from estate sites in Oakville and Calistoga and incorporating purchased fruit as well

Energetic and inviting

Fresh acidity and medium weight allow this wine to work well with grilled pork sausages and breaded white fish

Valpolicella Classico Ripasso, Tenuta Santa Maria 2021 appellation_Touraine-Azay-le-Rideau Rather than the typical loess75% Corvina, 10% Rondinella and 15% Corvinone Sourced from the calcareous clay hills of the Villa Mosconi estate in Arbizzano di Negrar Harvested during the first part of October Fermentation in steel tank for 25 30 days at a controlled temperature with daily punch downs The rested wine is poured over the unpressed Amarone pomace (including skins, seeds, etc.) in late January or mid February, followed by a second maceration and fermentation. To avoid