TENUTA SANT'ANTONIO
MONTI GARBI VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO
VERONA • PRODUCT OF ITALY
"The opulence and refinement of the Veronese Ripasso. A dry red with extraordinary complexity and a velvety texture, born in the calcareous soils of Monti Garbi."
The Double Fermentation that Unites Tradition, Structure, and Veronese Character
The Sant'Antonio Monti Garbi Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso Red Wine, Verona comes from the Monti Garbi vineyard, with its calcareous soils in the hills of Verona. It is a dry wine made from Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Croatina using the Ripasso method: the wine is re-passed over the skins of the Amarone, which gives it a velvety density and noble tannins.
1. Technical Details
Winery / Producer: Tenuta Sant'Antonio (Castagnedi Brothers).
Region of Origin: D.O.C. Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore, Verona, Italy.
Specific Vineyard: Monti Garbi (calcareous and stony soils).
Grape Varieties: Corvina and Corvinone (70%), Rondinella (20%), Croatina and Oseleta (10%).
Sweetness Classification: Dry.
Vinification and Aging: Fermentation in stainless steel, second fermentation on Amarone skins, and maturation for about 15 to 16 months in 500-liter French oak barrels.
Alcohol Content: 14.0% Vol.
Serving Temperature: 16°C - 18°C.
SKU / MPN: IT-TSA-MONTI-GARBI-RIPASSO-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep and dense ruby red with garnet hues on the rim.
Nose: Very ripe red and black fruit, cherries in liqueur, dried plums, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, pipe tobacco, licorice, and bitter cocoa.
Palate: Warm and expansive, dry, with fine tannins, balanced acidity, and a long finish with a balsamic aftertaste.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Occasions and Pairings
Precision Gourmet Pairing: Slow-cooked beef roasts, game stews, oxtail, oven-roasted lamb, rigatoni with duck sauce, lasagna bolognese, risotto all'Amarone, and cheeses such as aged Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, Grana Padano, or Gorgonzola.
Suggested Moments:
- Special Celebration: Significant anniversaries and birthdays.
- Business: High-end dinners.
- Family Meals: Christmas and New Year's Eve dinners.
- The Perfect Gift: For fans of classic Italian wine.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
Is this wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
It is strictly dry; the Ripasso technique provides ripe fruit and density, but it ferments completely with no residual sugar.
What distinguishes a Ripasso from a traditional Valpolicella?
Ripasso undergoes a second fermentation on the skins of Amarone, which gives it more body, slightly more alcohol, silkier tannins, and greater spicy complexity.
Is it necessary to decant it, and what is its aging potential?
It is recommended to decant or let it breathe for about 30 minutes; it can evolve in the bottle for 6 to 10 years under optimal conditions.