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VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO RIPASSO SUPERIORE "GASO" VINEYARD, DOC, 2003
Azienda San Rustico snc


The grapes from this single vineyard are selectively hand-harvested at the beginning of October and then are carefully transported in bunches for vinification.  The grapes are soft pressed and removed from the stems followed by temperature controlled fermentation on the must.  The grapes are then refermented as the new wine is passed through the must of a previously fermented Recioto or Amarone, according to ancient local custom.

This wine is happily matched with roasted and grilled meats, in particular with game or sirloin steak.

RECENT VINTAGE - 2001
"Clean, brisk, clear cherry flavor gives an honest and straightforward feel. The texture is supple, the aromas of wild mushrooms extending the classical stature of the wine. For wild mushroom risotto."
90 Wine & Spirits April 2006
Region: Veneto
Classification: Valpolicella Classico Superiore
DOC
Area of Production: Marano di Valpolicella (GASO)
Grape Varieties: 60% Corvina, 30% Rondinella,
10% Molinara
Soil: Red and compact on Basalts
Average Age of Vines: 20, 30 & 50 years
Trellising System: Pergola
Production per Acre: 3.36 tons
Vinification Technique: Soft pressing in January; fermentation on racks which is cold-delayed with local yeasts; drawing off wine in March; refining time in Slovanian oak casts and barriques.
Maturation: Oak casks for 2 years
Total Acidity: 5.45 g/l
Residual Sugar: 3.9 g/l
PH: 3.45
Alcohol: 13.5%
Total Cases Produced: 1,250