{"product_id":"valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso","title":"Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso, Scriani","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA smooth, full bodied delight of a wine with real intensity of fruit flavours with a predominance of wild berries, ripe plums and cherries with tones of wood and spices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ripasso has brooding dark red fruits and violets on the nose, with a smoky element. The intense flavours are of ripe plums, cherries and red berries with a touch of spice. The palate is rich and complex, leading to a fresh acidity and good concentration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Valpolicella wine is passed over the skins of the Amarone grapes, increasing the wines body and flavour complexity. After a long, slow fermentation the wine is aged for 20 months in large oak barrels and a further 6 months in bottle before release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cottini family sell their wines under the name of Scriani and are situated in Fumane in the heartland of the Valpolicella Classico area, with vineyards covering approximately 8 hectares. Some of their vineyards are cultivated using the traditional Veronese trellis method, however more recently planted vineyards, use the Guyot system which is increasingly producing higher fruit quality. Their wines frequently win awards and their Amarone is one of the very best in the business.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy this wine with...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorks exceptionally well with grilled red meats, game, and hard cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grape Passions","offers":[{"title":"2021 \/ 75cl","offer_id":57033963143554,"sku":"GRPA-VALPOLSUPRIPAAS21","price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8412\/5228\/files\/ValpolicellaClassicoSuperioreRipasso.jpg?v=1794587718","url":"https:\/\/ndjohn.co.uk\/products\/valpolicella-classico-superiore-ripasso","provider":"ND John Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}