Wine Lenotti, “Villa Rosa” Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Classico Superiore

Introduction

Recioto della Valpolicella Classico, 2012 – excellent dessert wine from the collection of the Italian manufacturer Lenotti. The wine is produced in limited quantities and only in the best years. Blend wine consists of three local grape varieties: Corvina (50%), Rondinella (40%) and Molenaar (10%), grown on its own vineyards farms in the provinces of Negrar, Valgatara and Fumane. Corvina grapes winemakers known for its good acidity and hints of cherries on the palate, so it is widely used in blends to impart guilt depth. Rodinella offers herbal notes, wine color and nourishes the body, but also emphasizes the delicate spice varieties Corvina. Molenaar, in turn, enriches the wine tannins and fresh acidity, but the share of this class in the blend according to the legislation must be within 15%.

Style wines Recioto Valpolicella originated in the region as a result of the search winemakers ways to increase the complexity, depth and richness of wines created from red grapes cool western region of Veneto. To achieve a greater concentration of flavors and natural sweetness of the berries, vintners company Lenotti dried grapes after harvest, remove excess moisture from the grapes. In January and February, when the drying process is completed, the grapes are pressed gently, slowly gained the must is fermented at controlled room temperature 22-23 C, until you reach the desired balance of alcohol and sugar. Wine aging is carried out in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Cold bottling takes place on a modern sterile line using computer technology.