Fattori Valpolicella Ripasso Col de la Bastia DOC 2016
Fattori Valpolicella Ripasso Col de la Bastia DOC 2016
About the wine
Showcasing an old-style method of wine-making with extraordinary results
- After the success of my Amarone, I wanted to show Angels the Ripasso style of wine that has been made in my area for generations.
- The grapes for my Fattori Valpolicella Ripasso come from the 12 hectars of vineyard located in Bastia, between Val d'Alpone and Val d'Illasi and are hand picked during the last two weeks of September. We then use the traditional Ripasso method to re-macerate the Valpolicella wine from the pomace from the dried Amarone grapes, before ageing in 500/1000 litre oak barrels for 18 months.
- My wine is a ruby red colour, with soft woodland fruits, light spicy hints and with soft and balanced tannin. It's a wine that is more accessible than my Amarone, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it!
Antonio, Winemaker
Best before
Drink now to 2022
Serving advice
Serve at 18-20°C. Open/Decant 5 hours before serving
Food match
Ripasso wines can be served with a number of dishes such as risotto and pasta. But they are at their best when paired with dishes like roasted veal, lamb, braised or barbequed red meats like steak, sausage and game. Ripasso also goes well with aged chesses like Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Contains sulphites
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Italy
Veneto
Corvina Blend
Big Red
14.5% ABV
75cl
Vegan
Vegetarian
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Antonio Fattori
- You've been crying out for a superstar Amarone winemaker for ages. So we set your trusty Archangels on the case...
- Antonio was discovered by a group of AAs on a trip to VinItaly. His refined and elegant creations stood head-and-shoulders above the rest.
- Boy are we glad they found him. Antonio has worked his magic on 2 spectacular Amarones - and he can't wait for you to taste them.
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