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Valpolicella Ripasso DOC - Tenzone - Eleva 2018
ElevaCorvina Veronese 40%, Corvinone 20%, Rondinella 25%, Croatina, Teroldego, Merlot, Molinara, Oseleta Valpolicella Ripasso DOC 75 cl 2018
$19.43−21%($25.91/ℓ)
Recommended price: $24.70
Excise and customs charges incl. (EU, CH, US only)
Technical information
- Producer
- Eleva
- Name
- Valpolicella Ripasso DOC
- Variety
- Corvina Veronese 40%, Corvinone 20%, Rondinella 25%, Croatina, Teroldego, Merlot, Molinara, Oseleta
- Vintage
- 2018
- Gradation
- 14.0%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Red fruits, spices, notes of cherry and plum
- Vinification method
- Ripasso on Amarone pomace
- Aging
- Minimum 12 months
- Type of cask
- Oak barrels
- Color
- Intense ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
- Recommended consumption
- Within 5-7 years
- Pairing
- Red meats, game, aged cheeses
- Region
- Veneto
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Valpolicella
- Type
- Red
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The Valpolicella Ripasso DOC from Tenzone - Eleva is a refined selection that evokes the lightness and depth of traditional Venetian winemaking methods. This wine is the result of a second fermentation of the base Valpolicella wine on a mass of amarone grape skins, a historic method known as "Ripasso." Thanks to this unique process, the wine gains increased body, complexity, and superior aromatic intensity.
The wine showcases an intense ruby red color, with hints that lean towards garnet as it ages. On the nose, it reveals vivid notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and plums, enriched by hints of sweet spices and a light touch of vanilla, deriving from wood aging.
On the palate, Tenzone - Eleva's Valpolicella Ripasso DOC offers a sturdy and well-balanced structure. The acidity is harmoniously woven with soft yet persistent tannins. The finish is warm and embracing, with a lingering aromatic persistence that echoes the fruity and spicy notes perceived on the nose.
It is recommended to serve this wine at a temperature of about 16-18°C. It pairs perfectly with richly flavored dishes, such as red meat roasts, game, and aged cheeses. Moreover, its complex profile makes it ideal for special evenings or as a meditation wine.
The captivating integrity of Tenzone - Eleva's Valpolicella Ripasso DOC makes it a masterpiece that celebrates the Venetian winemaking tradition, offering its connoisseurs a deeply authentic and unforgettable tasting experience.
The wine showcases an intense ruby red color, with hints that lean towards garnet as it ages. On the nose, it reveals vivid notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherries and plums, enriched by hints of sweet spices and a light touch of vanilla, deriving from wood aging.
On the palate, Tenzone - Eleva's Valpolicella Ripasso DOC offers a sturdy and well-balanced structure. The acidity is harmoniously woven with soft yet persistent tannins. The finish is warm and embracing, with a lingering aromatic persistence that echoes the fruity and spicy notes perceived on the nose.
It is recommended to serve this wine at a temperature of about 16-18°C. It pairs perfectly with richly flavored dishes, such as red meat roasts, game, and aged cheeses. Moreover, its complex profile makes it ideal for special evenings or as a meditation wine.
The captivating integrity of Tenzone - Eleva's Valpolicella Ripasso DOC makes it a masterpiece that celebrates the Venetian winemaking tradition, offering its connoisseurs a deeply authentic and unforgettable tasting experience.
The winery
Società Agricola Eleva
Veneto (Valpolicella Classica)Italia
Winery located in Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella (Conca d'Oro, Valpolicella Classica), known for its Amarone Piovesole and for an experimental approach focused on micro-vinifications and the enhancement of individual vineyards.
- Grape varieties
- Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Croatina, Teroldego, Oseleta, Rebo, Merlot
- Terraced vineyards in Conca d'Oro
- Reference label: Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 'Piovesole'
- Experimental approach with micro-vinifications and distinct crus
- Cellar carved into the rock and tasting routes with visits
- Cultivation described as using organic methods with attention to biodiversity.
The story
The estate and winery originated from a bequest and have been developed under the guidance of Raffaella Veroli and Davide Gaeta. The estate has grown by focusing on strengthening distribution, on hospitality at the cellar carved into the rock, and on creating wines linked to single vineyards, such as Piovesole.
Production philosophy
A pursuit of single-vineyard expression through microvinifications and experimental blends; attention to biodiversity and landscape protection; use of aging in wood for the finest wines.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards are located in the Conca d'Oro area, Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella, on terraced calcareous soils with dry-stone walls. The estate describes the setting as a balance between cultivated land and woodland, with vineyards positioned at approximately 280–300 m above sea level.
