Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Monti Garbi is a red wine produced by Tenuta Sant'Antonio, belonging to the Valpolicella Ripasso DOC. Tenuta Sant'Antonio was established in 1989 when the four entrepreneurial Castagnedi brothers, Armando, Massimo, Tiziano and Paolo expanded their passion for viticulture and bought 30 more hectares of vineyards in Mezzane, to add to their father’s 20 vineyards in Colognola ai Colli. Il Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Monti Garbi DOC is produced from a carefully conceived blend of: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Oseleta and Croatina. Its name comes from the Monti Garbi locality in the municipality of Colognola ai Colli, where some vineyards owned by the Castagnedi brothers are located. This wine is produced using the ripasso technique, where the wine undergoes a second fermentation on the marc of Amarone, strengthening the structure. It then undergoes ageing for 15 months at 30% in new barrels and at 70% for the second passage. The result is a wine that appears a fairly intense ruby red colour in the glass. On the nose it is expressed with floral notes of violets and hints of ripe (red) berry fruit, with delicate nuances of spices and tobacco. In the mouth it is soft, but enlivened by acidity and savoury notes. It closes with a spicy finish. Perfect for Sunday lunches, it goes well with dishes based on red meats.
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