This Valpolicella is a blend of 65% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 10% Molinara. Pale ruby red colour it has a fresh and fruity bouquet with refreshing light juicy fruit. The history of Folonari dates from 1825 when Francesco Folonari founded the firm in Valmonica in the Veneto. In the later half of the 19th Century, he and his sons moved to Brescia, establishing one of Italy’s finest winemaking facilities. Folonari pioneered the production and distribution of wine in bottles, thus making it possible for consumers to drink wines of good and consistent quality on an everyday basis. This philosophy continues to guide the firm today as it offers a range of typical wines from the most popular viticultural areas of Italy. (12 x 75 cl)
Region:
Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella
Producer:
Folonari
Product ID:
120309
Cortegiara RIPASSO Valpolicella Fumane Veneto
Description: The Valpolicella Ripasso is made with 60% Corvina Veronese, 35% Rondinella, and 5% Molinara in the traditional Ripasso technique. The young Valpolicella, made in October, undergoes a second fermentation in November together with grapes that have been lightly dried for two months. This process adds colour, alcohol and depth of flavour to the finished wine. The 2006 has fresh, ripe plums and red cherries fruit with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg on the palate, and is lingering and intense on the finish. It boasts the vibrancy of fresh young Valpolicella fruit but with the intensity and concentration of Amarone. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £57.88
