{"product_id":"vino-tinto-sant-antonio-monti-garbi-valpolicella-verona-vino-de-italia","title":"Monti Garbi Valpolicella Superior Ripasso Red Wine, Verona - Wine from Italy","description":"\u003carticle style=\"font-family: 'Inter', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; color: #000; line-height: 1.6; background-color: #fff; padding: 20px; border: none;\"\u003e\u003cheader style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-size: 3.5rem; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 900; margin: 0; line-height: 0.9; letter-spacing: -2px;\"\u003eTENUTA SANT'ANTONIO \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 2.1rem;\"\u003eMONTI GARBI VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 300; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 5px; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003eVERONA • WINE OF ITALY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #d4af37;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e 4.9 \/ 5 \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 300; font-size: 0.8rem;\"\u003e(64 REVIEWS)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 30px; max-width: 750px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: 'Georgia', serif; font-size: 1.4rem; color: #000; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e \"The opulence and refinement of Veronese Ripasso. An extraordinarily complex and velvety dry red, born in the calcareous soils of Monti Garbi.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 900; margin-top: 15px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #000;\"\u003e🇮🇹 ORIGIN: D.O.C. VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO SUPERIORE, VERONA | 🍷 STYLE: DRY RED, COMPLEX AND SILKY | 🏷️ WINERY: TENUTA SANT'ANTONIO\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cmain\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eThe Double Fermentation that Unites Tradition, Structure, and Veronese Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSant'Antonio Monti Garbi Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso Red Wine, Verona - Wine of Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e represents one of the most respected and awarded enological achievements of the Veneto wine region. Masterfully crafted by the four Castagnedi brothers of the prestigious Tenuta Sant'Antonio winery, this noble red comes from the specific Monti Garbi vineyard, characterized by its calcareous soils ('garbi' in local dialect) in the hills of Verona. It is a formally \u003cstrong\u003edry\u003c\/strong\u003e wine, made with the native varieties Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Croatina. Its sophisticated structure is achieved thanks to the Ripasso method, a traditional process where the wine is refermented on the pomace of the majestic Amarone, endowing it with a velvety density, noble tannins, extreme smoothness, and an simply extraordinary aromatic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e1. Technical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery \/ Producer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tenuta Sant'Antonio (Castagnedi Brothers).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e D.O.C. Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore, Mezzane di Sotto, Verona, Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Vineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monti Garbi (Altitude of 300 meters above sea level, calcareous and stony soils).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corvina and Corvinone (70%), Rondinella (20%), Croatina and Oseleta (10%).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-complexity still red wine (Ripasso).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking and Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e First fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature. In January, the wine is poured over the pressed Amarone pomace from the winery, initiating a second spontaneous fermentation that increases structure and color. Subsequently, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and ages for approximately 15 to 16 months in 500-liter French oak barrels (30% new) to polish its tannins and add complexity before its final rest in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.0% Vol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16°C - 18°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU \/ MPN:\u003c\/strong\u003e IT-TSA-MONTI-GARBI-RIPASSO-750ML\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px; padding: 30px 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e2. Luxury Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e It displays an imposing, deep, dense, clean, and beautifully concentrated ruby red color, with elegant garnet hues visible on the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e An aristocratic, intense, and enveloping olfactory profile. It unfolds rich notes of very ripe red and black fruit, cherry liqueur, prunes, and blueberries, perfectly harmonized with spicy notes of cinnamon, clove, black pepper, followed by subtle hints of pipe tobacco, licorice, and bitter cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its entry is majestic, warm, and expansive. On the palate, it expresses itself as strictly dry, enveloping the senses with a silky texture and fine, noble wood tannins magnificently integrated. Its balanced acidity stands out, bringing vibrancy to the great fruit concentration. The finish is long, persistent, and sophisticated, with a balsamic aftertaste and a subtle hint of toasted sweet spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e3. Wine Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eSWEETNESS \/ CLASS [ DRY ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAROMATIC COMPLEXITY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eBODY AND VOLUME [ ● ● ● ● ● ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eTANNINS \/ SILKINESS [ ● ● ● ● ● ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e4. Recommended Moments and Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Gourmet Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sumptuousness, dry profile, and great complexity of this Valpolicella Ripasso make it a masterpiece for high-structure gastronomy. It pairs superbly with slow-cooked beef roasts, game stews (venison, wild boar), oxtail, and oven-baked lamb with Provençal herbs. It is the perfect companion for rich Italian pasta dishes such as rigatoni with duck sauce, stone-baked Bolognese lasagna, and complex risottos (like the classic Amarone risotto). It harmonizes spectacularly with platters of intense and aged cheeses such as aged Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, Grana Padano, or Gorgonzola.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Moments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Celebration:\u003c\/strong\u003e A stately label suitable for commemorating life's great milestones, wedding anniversaries, promotions, or significant birthdays where the wine must rise to the occasion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness (High-End Dinners):\u003c\/strong\u003e Serving Monti Garbi denotes a high connoisseur culture and refined taste, ideal for entertaining strategic partners or exclusive clients in a fine dining setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinguished Family Meal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for presiding over the table at important family gatherings or festivities (such as Christmas or New Year's dinners), where loved ones gather around hearty traditional dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Perfect Gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e A gift of high status and distinction, much appreciated by collectors, tasters, and enthusiastic fans of classic Italian terroir wine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer (Mild Summer Evenings):\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoyed during mild summer nights outdoors, preferably on the terrace, it is the ideal red to prolong after-dinner conversations alongside a good selection of aged cheeses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px; border-left: 5px solid #000; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003efrequently asked questions (FAQS)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eWhat is the specific origin and winery of this red wine?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThis distinguished red is an iconic creation of the Tenuta Sant'Antonio winery, managed by the Castagnedi brothers. Its specific origin is located in the calcareous vineyards on the slopes of Monti Garbi, situated in the province of Verona, within the historic D.O.C. Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore appellation in Veneto, Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eIs this wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe Monti Garbi Valpolicella Ripasso is a strictly \u003cstrong\u003edry\u003c\/strong\u003e wine. Although the Ripasso technique gives it exuberant ripe fruitiness, noble glyceric density, and a sumptuousness that on the nose recalls raisins, its fermentation is complete, delivering a clean, balanced, and residual sugar-free palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eWhat distinguishes a Valpolicella Ripasso from a traditional Valpolicella?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eUnlike classic Valpolicella, which is lighter and purely fruity, Ripasso undergoes a second fermentation on the Amarone pomace. This process gives it greater body, a slightly higher alcohol content, much silkier tannins, and an infinitely more complex spiced aromatic richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eIs it necessary to decant this wine, and what is its aging potential?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is highly recommended to decant it or allow it to breathe in the glass for about 30 minutes before consumption so that its complex layers of liqueur fruit, tobacco, and spices fully open up. Due to its magnificent acidity and noble tannic structure, it possesses an exceptional aging potential in the bottle of 6 to 10 years under optimal storage conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003cfooter style=\"text-align: center; border-top: 4px solid #000; padding-top: 40px; margin-top: 60px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0; font-size: 1.2rem;\"\u003eTENUTA SANT'ANTONIO — MONTI GARBI RIPASSO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 10px; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e750 ML • EXTRA PREMIUM DRY RED WINE • PRODUCT OF ITALY • VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO DOC SUPERIORE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 2px solid #000;\" href=\"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/products\/tenuta-sant-antonio-monti-garbi-valpolicella-superiore-ripasso-verona-vino-de-italia\"\u003eBUY AT LACAVA.SHOP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/footer\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Alejandra Garayoa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47725645988030,"sku":null,"price":819.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/8741\/5230\/files\/vino-tinto-monti-garbi-valpolicella-superior-ripasso-verona-vino-de-italia-5188756.jpg?v=1782357795","url":"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/en\/products\/vino-tinto-sant-antonio-monti-garbi-valpolicella-verona-vino-de-italia","provider":"La Cava","version":"1.0","type":"link"}