Perched on the ridge between the Fumane and Marano valleys, Montecariano’s vineyards stretch across sun-soaked, south-facing limestone hillsides. Mariella Gini, along with her sons Matteo and Marco, is devoted to preserving the character of this land and resisting the pull of uniformity. Their mission: to protect and promote native grape varieties like Pelara, Oseleta, Molinara, Teroldego, and Croatina, alongside the region’s classics—Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella. For the Gini family, each bottle is a tribute to memory, heritage, and the distinct soul of its territory.
WINE: Valpolicella Ripasso
TERROIR: Valpolicella Classico
GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION: San Pietro in Cariano, at the foot of the hills.
TYPE: Dry red wine.
GRAPE VARIETIES: Corvina and Corvinone 65%, Rondinella 25%, Molinara, Croatina, Oseleta 10%.
VINIFICATION AND AGING
Harvested: towards the end of September and beginning of October according to the technological and phenologic maturity. Fermentation: the grapes are gently destemmed and crushed, then allowed to ferment in stainless steel tanks with continuous pressing and oxygenations for 20 days with remontage and delastage at a controlled temperature
of 18°-24° C. Maturation: one part in steel tank using the batonnage technique, one part in wooden barrels 22 months.
Aging: 6 months in the bottle.
TASTING NOTES
Full and rich with dark fruits, lively acidity to balance and a long, elegant finish that makes you want another sip.
