Custodia · Valpolicella Ripasso DOC 2022

  Produced in the rolling hills south of Lake Garda, the Valpolicella Ripasso Custodia perfectly embodies the artisanal traditions of the Veneto region. This blend of indigenous Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes undergoes the intricate Ripasso process, gaining significant alcohol content and aromatic density through renewed contact with Amarone pomace. This specific technique is responsible not only for the intense ruby red color but also for the complex bouquet, characterized by notes of ripe cherries, plums, and a subtle hint of vanilla resulting from careful aging in wooden barrels.

On the palate, this red wine impresses with its soft, almost creamy texture and a harmonious interplay of extract-rich fruit sweetness and spicy accents. Careful maturation in oak barrels endows it with polished tannins and a long-lasting finish that is subtly reminiscent of dark chocolate and tobacco. As an elegant companion to food, it pairs exquisitely with hearty meat dishes like Ossobuco or aged Monte Veronese cheese, yet also proves its great class and finesse as a meditative wine for the evening. - Gerardo [TS10/23]