Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 'Regolo' Sartori 2022
Regolo is an intense, velvety Valpolicella Ripasso that undergoes maceration on Amarone pomace and is aged for 18-24 months in barrels of various sizes. It is full-bodied, smooth and harmonious on the palate, characterised by aromas of ripe cherry, sweet spices, dried flowers and hints of cocoa
The Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso “Regolo”, from the Veronese winery Sartori, is an intense and broad red wine that captivates with its soft and enveloping profile. It is the latest creation, the most recent wine from Valpolicella, and it sits perfectly halfway between the pleasant fruity freshness of the Rosso Classico and the opulent richness of Amarone. Its perfect taste balance has made it popular among enthusiasts looking for a seductive wine, but without the significant structure of Amarone. A great red, very suitable for pairing with beef roasts or game dishes.
The Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore “Regolo” is made by one of the most important wineries in Veneto. Sartori owns vineyards in various areas of the region and produces wines that perfectly reflect the traditions of the territory. The grapes of Corvina veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Croatina are the result of a selection from the owned vineyards cultivated in the best hilly areas of Valpolicella, on clayey-limestone soils. At the end of the harvest operations, the grapes are crushed and destemmed, and fermentation takes place at controlled temperature with maceration on the skins for about ten days. In February, the wine is made to “ripassare” and refermented on the Amarone pomace, in order to enrich it with structure, aromatic complexity, and gentle softness. The wine matures for a period of 18-24 months in medium and large barrels and ages for 6 months in the bottle before being released on the market.
The “Regolo” is a Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso made by the Sartori winery, which perfectly interprets this interesting type of wine, capable of skillfully combining rich fruity fragrance with tertiary evolution notes. In the glass, it presents a bright ruby red color. On the nose, it expresses an intense bouquet, characterized by aromas of cherry, ripe red fruit, small dark berry fruits, vanilla, cinnamon, soft spices, hints of cocoa, and noble woods. On the palate, it has a good structure, with rich and broad aromas, dense, expressive fruit, and soft, evolved tannins. The finish is very persistent, harmonious, and pleasantly spicy.