{"title":"Valpolicella Wines","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"casalforte-valpolicella-ripasso-2022","title":"Casalforte Valpolicella Ripasso 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eDuring the winter, Valpolicella wine (made from Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grapes) is passed over the skins remaining from the production of Amarone using the traditional \"Ripasso\" technique, which increases the alcohol, body and perfumes of the wine. Dry and full-bodied wine, with a complex perfume of cherries, red fruits and spices. It's the ideal match for roast and grilled red meats, stews and mature cheeses\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Givino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49078722953546,"sku":"8001968003401","price":16.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/4747\/8602\/files\/castripasso.png?v=1755686281"},{"product_id":"casalforte-amarone-della-valpolicella-2020","title":"Casalforte Amarone della Valpolicella 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAmarone della Valpolicella uses a forward fermentation method of partially dried (Apassimento) Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes on edibles. This results in the deep concentration and subtle sweetness of classic Amarone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIts bouquet recalls cherry jam, ripe black cherries, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/givino.co.uk\/\"\u003espicy notes\u003c\/a\u003e of vanilla and licorice. It's well-rounded and juicy with a fresh and fruity finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/4747\/8602\/files\/Casalforte_Amarone_della_Valpolicella_2019_200x200_173582276767768daf56d598784.jpg?v=1735822769\" alt=\"Casalforte Amarone della Valpolicella 2019\" width=\"164\" height=\"200\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA Tasting Featured of Casalforte Amarone della Valpolicella 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAmarone della Valpolicella displays a deep garnet red color, revealing its rich and mature character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAromas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Amarone della Valpolicella bouquet is intensely aromatic, with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/givino.co.uk\/collections\/red-wine?page=3\"\u003eprominent notes\u003c\/a\u003e of cherry jam and cinnamon. These are beautifully complemented by vanilla and subtle hints of coffee, adding depth and complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAmarone della Valpolicella is soft, full-bodied, and well-structured, showcasing a harmonious balance of flavors. The drying process of the grapes contributes to their concentrated and layered profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePairings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAmarone della Valpolicella pairs excellently with elaborate truffle-based first courses, braised meats, grilled dishes, and aged cheeses, enhancing the flavors of these dishes with its robust character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCasalforte Amarone della Valpolicella 2019 For Food Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBeef\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eComplements rich, slow-cooked stews or grilled steaks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLamb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePerfect with roasted lamb seasoned with herbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVenison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMatches the earthy flavors of game meats, especially in hearty sauces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCheese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePair wonderfully with aged cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano or blue cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhat are the tasting notes of this wine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAmarone della Valpolicella offers a complex flavor profile. It features aromas of ripe cherries, dried plums, and figs, with hints of cinnamon, chocolate, and tobacco. On the palate, it is rich and well-structured, with a balanced acidity and smooth tannins leading to a long, elegant finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHow should I serve Casalforte Amarone della Valpolicella 2019?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAmarone della Valpolicella is best served at a temperature of 16-18°C (60-64°F). Decant it for about an hour before serving to allow the flavors to fully develop. It pairs exceptionally well with aged cheeses, red meats, game dishes, and hearty pasta.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Givino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49109701722442,"sku":"8001968003197","price":29.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/4747\/8602\/files\/Casalforte_Amarone_della_Valpolicella_2019.jpg?v=1735822581"},{"product_id":"guerrieri-rizzardi-valpolicella-ripasso-classico-superiore-pojega-2021","title":"Guerrieri Rizzardi Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Pojega 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eValpolicella is a wine with rather a poor image as too much poorly made Valpolicella is produced. But it deserves a closer look because if you select carefully your producer, aim for a Classico DOP from the better hillside sites of the region and steer away from basic light, fruity straight Valpolicella, you can ensure great quality, like this Valpolicella Ripasso from Guerrieri Rizzardi’s Pojega vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 vintage of this wine is a little richer and fuller bodied than recent past vintages due to a more consistently warm growing \u0026amp; harvesting season. For this reason a higher percentage of Corvina was used in the blend in 2019 – Corvina brings elegance, aromas and acidity to balance out the higher sugar and tannins. The flavour profile remains very similar though. The complexity of this wine starts on the nose with black cherries, ripe plums, floral, herbal and savoury notes. Rondinella adds floral notes to the aromas with Corvinone contributing colour, tannins and higher sugar levels. On tasting you will find a medium-bodied wine which coats the mouth beautifully with its concentrated fruit flavours; there is a long finish of cherries with a hint of warm spices such as cinnamon and raisins. The acidity is quite high which means that despite the fruits and full body, this is not a heavy wine at all. Tannins are very soft and the wine lovely and smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValpolicella is always produced from a blend of grapes – for this 2021 60% Corvina, 20% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella and 10% Merlot. It uses essentially the same grape varieties as Amarone for which prices can be up to three times higher. For Valpolicella Ripasso the wine is refermented on top of the skins of the ‘recioto’ grapes used for Amarone, i.e. grapes that have been dried before fermentation to increase their concentration and complexity. The result is that Valpolocella Ripasso intensifies in strength, body, aromas, colour, flavours and tannins without becoming quite as rich as Amarone itself. It is therefore fuller, richer and softer than traditional “plain” Valpolicella. This example is delicious and great value for such a good quality wine. If you fancy a real treat, try the richer Amarone from the same producer. This wine will keep on developing for two or three years in bottle, becoming richer and its flavours moving towards the Amarone dried fruit flavour profile. In the interim it is very drinkable and amazingly concentrated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Givino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49109703655754,"sku":"8007443000156","price":20.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/4747\/8602\/files\/original_64db53d5-83f7-4a2d-aa88-3d4d37b4af7d.jpg?v=1726578885"},{"product_id":"aristocratico-amarone-della-valpolicella-2020","title":"Aristocratico Amarone della Valpolicella 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eAristocratico amarone is born from a long and traditional process, in which the most beautiful and healthy bunches are harvested by hand, placed in boxes and left to dry in fruit cellars. For two months the must is left to ferment in contact with the skins, before moving into oak barrels for refinement, which will last two years. Amarone aristocrato is a rich, bold and very complex wine, albeit elegant and balanced. With intense aromas of jam, raisins and spices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Givino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49109720695114,"sku":"8003625053385","price":28.62,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/4747\/8602\/files\/original_9ec1c5a7-77ac-4672-82b9-841964d6c7ce.jpg?v=1724833133"},{"product_id":"aristocratico-valpolicella-ripasso-2020","title":"Aristocratico Valpolicella Ripasso 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eAristocratico ripasso in an exceptional red wine obtained from the maceration of the valpolicella wine on the dried grape skins of amarone. It comes from a magnificent land located between Verona and Lake Garda, a terroir which has a long established tradition for distinctive wines. Thanks to the ripasso method, this wine has a better structure and lower acidity. The bouquet is characterized by ripe red fruit and spices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Givino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49109720826186,"sku":"8003625033103","price":15.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/4747\/8602\/files\/valprip.png?v=1731512224"},{"product_id":"biscardo-ripasso-valpolicella-classico-superiore-2019","title":"Biscardo Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Biscardo Family have been making wine from their base in Soave for over 150 years and are currently led by brothers Maurizio and Martino. During the course of Maurizio's long and illustrious career, he has consulted for well known wineries around Italy and in doing so he came across the vineyards for their Puglian wines. Both the Pugliese and Veneto wines are characterised by an almost dangerous drinkability, aromatic purity and exceptional value for money. Hand picked up and placed in wooden cases, either at dawn or at late in the evening, to avoid the intense heat of the day. Aged in oak barrels for 12 months, with a light refinement in barriques. Ripasso wines benefit from extra structure and fruit delivered by using the skins of sun dried grapes. This wine is bursting with cherries on the nose, has great depth of flavour, silky smooth fruit and a long, rich velvety finish. Pair with mushroom dishes, such as mushroom risottos, or with slightly spiced sausages and hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Givino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49109742715210,"sku":"8055965650090","price":16.51,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/4747\/8602\/files\/original_0de53e87-6f9b-44f4-9050-257c4f90d579.jpg?v=1726578934"},{"product_id":"montresor-amarone-della-valpolicella-2021","title":"Montresor Amarone della Valpolicella 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHints of mocha on the nose with ripe, sweet plummy fruit. Black cherry on the palate with a touch of damson and notes of dark chocolate. Rich and warming, well-balanced, with supple tannins and appealing freshness on the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from a blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes cultivated in Montresor's vineyards in the Valpolicella Classico zone (north-west of Verona). The grapes are hand harvested at the end of October. The late harvested grapes are dried out for four months (until February of the following year) and then crushed. The must is fermented in stainless steel for four months. The wine is aged in Slavonian oak casks and small French barrique for two years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Givino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53607051985226,"sku":"8003503000555","price":26.73,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/4747\/8602\/files\/montresoramarone.png?v=1765896337"}],"url":"https:\/\/givino.co.uk\/collections\/valpolicella-wines.oembed","provider":"Givino","version":"1.0","type":"link"}