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Description of the Villa Girardi Winery
Located in the heart of the Valpolicella region, Domaine Villa Girardi is recognized for its respect for traditional Italian winemaking methods. Specializing in the production of wines such as Amarone and Ripasso, Villa Girardi has mastered the art of concentrating aromas and flavors through the process of raisining the grapes, guaranteeing premium wines that reflect the unique terroir of Valpolicella.
Description of the Cuvée Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Bure Alto
The Cuvée Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Bure Alto from Villa Girardi embodies the excellence of Ripasso winemaking. This process involves a second fermentation of the wine on the pomace used for Amarone, enriching the Valpolicella with greater complexity, body and depth. Bure Alto comes from vineyards selected for their superior quality, producing a wine that is both robust and elegant, with meticulous attention to detail during its aging in oak barrels.
Aromas of the Cuvée
This cuvée reveals a rich bouquet of black cherry, plum, and fig, accompanied by spicy notes of black pepper and clove, as well as subtle nuances of cocoa and vanilla due to aging in wood. The aromas of ripe fruit are complemented by a slight herbaceous note, typical of Ripasso wines.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grapes: Mainly Corvina, with Rondinella and other local varieties
- Profile: Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Bure Alto is known for its rich structure and well-integrated tannins. It is a medium, full-bodied wine, with balanced acidity which gives it freshness and longevity on the palate.
- Aging Potential: Thanks to its unique production method and the quality of the grapes used, this wine has good aging potential, being able to improve and develop additional complexity over several years.
Pairings with this Cuvée
The Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Bure Alto is excellent with tasty meat dishes such as stews, grilled beef or game dishes. It also pairs well with aged cheeses and mushroom dishes, where its richness and deep flavors can really shine.
The little history of the country
Italy
Ah Italy, what a beautiful hedonistic country, people of the Dolce Vita, but what difficulty in understanding its wine organization! The key to understanding the naming system in Italy is to think of it as several small countries rather than a single homogeneous country because each region has its own naming system. Italy can, however, give wine lovers a multitude of wines with varied and unique flavors and styles, as well as bottles filled with surprise and creativity. Unfortunately, it also produces a large quantity of soulless and characterless wines which are sold under their most useful and commercially reputable name: Pinot Grigio, Chianti, Valpolicella, Lambrusco, Prosecco and many others... But let's talk a little history, viticulture in Italy dates back to ancient times and it originated in Greece. The Etruscans would have planted vines and Greek immigrants would have improved and modified the grape varieties who subsequently called this country "Oenotria": the country of wine. At the height of the Roman Empire, wine held an important place in daily life and certain regions already stood out for the excellence of their product. The Romans also established numerous vineyards in Europe, leaving an indelible testimony to their invasion. Today Italy is the largest wine producer in the world, ahead of France. Italy is divided into three climatic areas. The northern mountains experience a fairly harsh mountain climate. The “middle of the boot” plain is the domain of the continental climate with cold winters and hot, stormy summers. In the "southern part of the Italian boot" the Mediterranean climate reigns with very hot and very dry summers without forgetting the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. In summary, Italy produces wines of great variety thanks to its 200 different grape varieties, many of which originate from their lands. It is a country just as complex as its wines which deserve to be explored!