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Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC 'Catullo' 2020 (750 ml.) Bertani
The 'Catullo' is a Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore, certainly one of the most important wines produced by the winery Bertani. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Corvina grapes, it stands out for its characteristic and original organoleptic profile. This red wine is full, soft, round, and lively, with very intense notes of dark fruit, blackberry, blackcurrant, and ripe cherry. A slight savoriness with a finish of great persistence.
- Product Category
- Red Wine
- Denomination
- Valpolicella Ripasso DOC
- Grape variety / Raw material
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Variety / Assembly
- Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Corvina 40%
- Vintage or Cuvée
- 2020
- Format
- 750 ml.
- Nation
- Italy
- Region
- Veneto
- Alcohol Content
- 13.5% ABV (Alcohol by Volume).
- Service Temperature
- 18° C.
- Recommended Glass
- Very wide tulip glass
- Special Features
- Atmosphere Wine
- Gastronomic Pairings
- Roast Meats, Stewed Meats, Aged Cheeses, Game meat, Red Meats
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites (sulfites refer to sulfur dioxide that is added to wine to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant, and stabilizing action)
BRT-RIPASSO-CATULLO-2020
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Bertani
In the splendid setting of the Veronese hills, among vineyards that recount centuries of history and tradition, stands the Bertani winery. An emblem of Veneto wine, Bertani is synonymous with excellence that has traversed time, playing a decisive role in the birth and spread of the famous Amarone of Valpolicella. Founded in a generous land dedicated to viticulture, Bertani embodies the classic and unmistakable spirit of a territory rich in charm and culture.
The winery stands out for its production philosophy that embraces tradition and innovation, a perfect combination reflected in its extraordinarily high-quality wines. Respect for the land is expressed through the cultivation of native grapes, primarily Corvina and Rondinella, which are capable of expressing the unique characteristics of the Veronese lands. These varieties, cultivated with mastery and dedication, are the soul of wines that tell stories of passion and authenticity.
Among the iconic labels of Bertani, the Amarone Classico emerges with its enveloping structure and decisive character. A wine that embodies the essence of the terroir, offering sensations of ripe fruit, spices, and balsamic notes that evolve gracefully over time. Each sip is a sensory journey that takes the taster on a discovery of the deepest and most fascinating nuances of Veneto.
Let yourself be seduced by the wines of Bertani on Vino45, a unique opportunity to explore the quintessence of Veronese winemaking and experience an unforgettable taste journey.
Address:
Via Asiago, 2 - 37023 Grezzana (VR), Italy
Color: intense purple red.
Bouquet: very intense notes of dark fruit, blackberry, blackcurrant, and ripe cherry.
Taste: full, soft, and round, lively and intense. Light saltiness, with a finish of great persistence.
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THE WINE
The Review It represents the wine of the Veronese peasant tradition and is obtained through an ancient winemaking practice called "ripasso." This technique involves reintroducing the young Valpolicella onto the skins, which are still slightly sweet from the previous fermentation.Amarone. In the Ripasso, you encounter the characteristics of Valpolicella related to freshness and drinkability, but also the richer and more concentrated emotions of chocolate and cherry linked to the dried grapes.
THE COMPANY
The winery BertaniIt was founded in 1857 by the brothers Giovan Battista and Gaetano. Bertani, in Quinto di Valpantena, north of Verona. Gaetano was already an expert in the art of winemaking at that time, having learned new techniques in France from Professor Guyot, who is still considered one of the foremost experts in viticulture today. The beginning of the activity of the Bertani It coincides with the innovative spirit that drives the use of the most advanced production techniques, both in the vineyard and in winemaking, applied to all the properties of that time, in Valpantena and Soave, always respecting the territory and the culture of the area's crops.
High professionalism and quality, commercial initiative, and an innovative spirit were the traits that immediately distinguished the two brothers in the Veronese landscape. Bertani It was one of the first companies in Italy to understand the value of bottled wine; significant investments were made right from the start in the vineyards and in the winery, to bottle and export Italian quality wines around the world. Bertani, which even before the end of the nineteenth century crossed the Atlantic Ocean to be appreciated in many cities in the United States.
The Bertani It was born with the Unification of Italy, with the desire and pride to represent the excellence of a new nation with a millenary culture. This commitment and the quality of its wines have earned it the... Bertani, In 1923, the distinctive symbol of achieving excellence: the patent of the royal house. Even though now that Italy is a Republic, it is a faded symbol, for us it still represents the attainment of the highest quality.
The constant commitment to viticulture and oenology prompted the Academy of Agriculture, Arts, and Commerce of Verona to highlight the Bertani, in 1870, as a model agricultural company, thanks to professionalism, the introduction of specialized vineyards, and new breeding systems, which immediately characterized the entrepreneurial spirit of the family. Not only that: the quality of the wines Bertani It managed to establish itself from then on for its refinement, so much so that Soave was present on the menu for the coronation of George VI of England in 1937.
In the middle of the twentieth century, with the acquisition of Tenuta Novare, in Valpolicella Classica, Bertani It materializes the research spanning half a century to produce the "Wine," the one that is meant to last forever. Here, in fact, is where the story of Amarone begins, a wine that symbolizes the territory from which it originates, with its first vintage dating back to 1958.
With over 200 hectares of vineyards in the most suitable areas of Veronese, today the Bertani is a solid company with a constant increase in distribution in Europe and around the world. There are two historic wineries, the one in Grezzana, which is the current headquarters and the beating heart of the company where the activities of wine production, bottling, and shipping take place, and Tenuta Novare in Arbizzano di Negrar, in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica, the cradle of great reds like Amarone and Valpolicella Classico Superiore.
Icon of Italian wine in the world, the Bertani It combines the typicality of indigenous grape varieties with the continuous updating of production facilities and a targeted focus on the terroir.
The respect for tradition balanced by a particular innovative drive, great entrepreneurial ability at the service of the highest quality are, in summary, the guiding principles of the company, which is now also a reference point for a major national wine project called Bertani Domini.