2023 Speri, Valpolicella Ripasso - Valpolicella Classico Superiore - 6 Bottles (0.75L)

Speri – Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2023

Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Classico Superiore – Biologico
Lotto di 6 bottiglie da 0,75 L – Vendemmia 2023

The Speri Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2023 is one of the most representative expressions of the historic family-owned producer in Valpolicella Classica. Speri interprets the Ripasso technique in a deliberately more restrained way than allowed by the regulations, with the aim of preserving elegance, freshness and territorial identity, avoiding a style that is overly concentrated.

Speri and Valpolicella Classica
The Speri family is deeply tied to Valpolicella Classica and concentrates its production exclusively on the traditional DOC and DOCG wines of the area.
The property vineyards allocated to Ripasso are spread across San Pietro in Cariano, Fumane and Negrar, at elevations ranging from about 120 to 350 meters above sea level.

An important element is also organic farming: Speri’s entire production has been certified organic since the 2015 vintage.

The blend
Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Speri maintains a strongly traditional composition:
70% Corvina Veronese
20% Rondinella
10% Molinara and other autochthonous varieties
The presence of Molinara and local varieties helps keep the wine fresher, more perfumed and elegant.

The Ripasso technique
Vinification is one of the most interesting aspects of this wine.
After manual harvest, the grapes are immediately crushed and subjected to temperature-controlled maceration.
In early March, the Valpolicella Classico is then “repassato” on the Amarone pomace.
Speri applies this technique only once, deliberately more restrained than the possibilities offered by the regulations. The re-fermentation on Amarone pomace increases structure and aromatic complexity, without turning the wine into an excessively powerful or sweet version of Amarone.

Aging
After vinification, the wine matures for:
12 months in Slavonian oak 20 hl casks, followed by about 6 months of bottle aging. speri.com
Using relatively large casks allows the wine’s evolution to unfold while keeping the fruit character and native varieties at the forefront.

Organoleptic characteristics
Speri Ripasso 2023 shows an intense ruby red color.
Nose reveals red fruits, spices and cocoa, with a more complex component that develops thanks to the re-fermentation on Amarone pomace.
On the palate it is warm and soft, yet retains good freshness. The tannin is rounded and well integrated, and the finish shows good persistence.
It is a structured but balanced Ripasso, particularly suitable to accompany meat, roasts, game and aged cheeses.

Vintage 2023 recognitions
The 2023 vintage has received very interesting evaluations from the international press:
94+ – L'Espresso, I Vini d'Italia
93/100 – James Suckling
92/100 – Vinous – Antonio Galloni
92/100 – Wine Enthusiast
91/100 – Wine Spectator
5 Leaves – Guida Bio

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