Montresor Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Capitel della Crosara 2022

This is the Baby Amarone from Montresor de Valpolicella Ripasso, what a superb wine. But let's start with the history of Montresor. The Montresor family emigrated to Italy in 1892 to fulfill their dream. They left their birthplace of Orléans in the heart of France to produce the finest wines in Veneto. That was a si... Read more
Vintage 2023
Size 0.75L
Aromas & flavours
Stewed black fruit Cherries Red fruit Herbs Caramel Vanilla
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Flavour profile

Complexity
Moderately complex

Aromas & flavours

Grape & vineyard

Stewed black fruit Cherries Red fruit

Winemaking & ageing

Herbs Caramel Vanilla

From vineyard to bottle

The origin, grapes and craftsmanship behind this wine.

This is the Baby Amarone from Montresor de Valpolicella Ripasso, what a superb wine. But let's start with the history of Montresor. The Montresor family emigrated to Italy in 1892 to fulfill their dream. They left their birthplace of Orléans in the heart of France to produce the finest wines in Veneto. That was a significant step, as the family was well-known in France; Claude de Montresor was even a duke in the region around 1600. Recent years have been crucial for Montresor, as they have invested heavily in both the vineyards and the winery. This has greatly benefited the wines, as their quality has further improved.

A special wine made from Corvina, Molinara, and Rondinella grapes. These grapes grow on very old vines in the heart of Valpolicella, where they thrive in the best climate, enjoying both cool and warm conditions. The nutrient-rich soil is rich and full of pebbles, clay, and limestone. When the harvest is ripe, all the bunches are hand-picked to ensure only the best are used in this red wine. After the primary fermentation, a secondary fermentation is achieved with the must left over from the Amarone. Fermenting with the must gives the wine a fuller, more powerful flavor with a creamy character. This technique is called Ripasso, and this Capitel della Crosara Valpolicella Ripasso is popularly known as a baby Amarone. The entire wine is also aged for sixteen months in oak barrels, bringing it to its full maturity! Wow, what a thick, full-bodied, and very smooth red wine from the Montresor winery.

It's a gem, and the international wine press has discovered it, having already received numerous awards, including the silver medal at the "Mundus Vini" competition. Upon opening the bottle, we immediately smell a powerful aroma of freshly stewed black fruit with hints of spice and caramel. In the glass, it erupts ruby ​​red with a purple sheen. It has a beautiful aroma with notes of cinnamon and almond, along with lovely nuances of red and black fruit. The palate is full and rich, velvety smooth, with hints of cherries, spices, and a hint of vanilla.
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The wineryMontresor Veneto · Italy
Vintage 2023
The 2022 vintage in the Veneto region received an excellent score of 91 points. The wines from this year are described as still young and powerful with significant potential for further development.
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Buy or order Montresor wine Italian wines with a French twist, even though they're all typical Italian DOC wines, made from indigenous grape varieties. That's unusual.

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The wine’s characteristics, origin and practical details.

The wine

Red · Rondinella, Molinara, Corvina · 2023
Wine type
Red
Wine category
Valpolicella Ripasso
Varietal(s)
Rondinella , Molinara , Corvina
Vintage
2023
Size
0.75 L
Alcohol content
13.5%
Closure
-

Origin & winery

Italy · Veneto
Producer
Montresor
Country
Italy
Region
Veneto
Appellation
-

Terroir & maturation

Sixteen months aged in oak barrels.
Soil
The nutritious soil is rich and replete with many influences from pebbles, clay, and limestone.
Maturation
Sixteen months aged in oak barrels.
Oak aged
Yes
Single grape variety
-
Sparkling
No
Malolactic conversion
Yes
Taste style
Solid Red

Serving & cellaring

Stewed meat, Game, Aged cheeses
Ideal serving temperature
16° - 18°C
Drinking Window
2025–2030
Food Pairing
Stewed meat,
Game,
Aged cheeses

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