Delinquent rats here. We misread the email from Alice and thought this was going up for sale tomorrow night. We popped the cork last night (Friday) and was saving the rest for tomorrow as we spent the day at the beach today.
Nose was floral, violets and some herbal notes. Taste was almost all cherries. Some herbal notes, decent acidity, but seemed somewhat closed. Drank a glass with dinner of lamb ragout (tomatoes, carrots, wine, tomatoes, onions, garlic, rosemary and rich stock over Parmesan polenta. It was not a good pairing with the food, Cherries galore, both sweet and tart cherries, but didnât wow us. DH says the cherries just smacked him in his face.
Just arriving home from the beach (and reading our tardiness with our homework assignment, we poured some to have with Spanish chorizo and cheese tarts while watching sunset. The wine opened up quite a bit. Still strong tart cherry notes with hints of anise and vanilla. Hardly any finish. Paired much better with this food and would probably pair well with barbecue. We had 3 more casual wine drinkers join us for a taste tonight. They found it quite enjoyable. Overall a crowd pleaser but too much of a cherry bomb for out taste. ))
is this basically an amarone? Or a ripasso? If not, whatâs the difference? The grapes are the right one, and the area as well. Why is this not called either ripasso or amarone?
@jleonar78 thanks! I donât think ripasso has 2 fermentations. For what I know, squeezed grapes from amarone are added to the ripasso, but the fermentation happens once. I guess?
@jleonar78 anyways, it is a mystery. My guess is that they are using grapes from elsewhere in Veneto (hence the Origin: Veneto and not the Valpolicella DOCG denomination) so they cannot sell this as valpolicella classico nor superiore (and even less ripasso or amarone).
@jleonar78@salpo Looks like itâs just IGP Veneto, which is approximately equal to saying âCalifornia Red Wineâ. Similar rules for how much of any one variety must be included to label it as a varietal wine. There is no Veneto DOC as the region is too large. https://italianwinecentral.com/denomination/igp-veneto/
So this wine is made with the same grapes as Amarone and other wines from Valpolicella, just without the rules for qualifying as DOC(G). Sounds similar in spirit to what we now call Super Tuscans, which were made however the winemaker wanted but couldnât use anything more specific than Toscana IGT on the label.
HmmmmâŠhavenât had too many IGP Venetoâs I didnât like, sound like a great BBQ wine to kick off SpringâŠat the right price. Iâm putting my trust in Casemates on this oneâŠin for a case!
This big bold red is made from native grapes to the region, producing an inky complex wine. Made in a combination of styles with both fresh and dried grapes, this wine offers great depth in character. Antica Vigna is a smaller production label of the incredible SalvaTerra estate. This wine is a perfect go-to for any day of the week.
This wine sits in the glass reflecting a bright ruby color. The nose evolves bright cherry, wild berries, and a touch of spice. The palate is deep and rich, with a long-lasting finish.
Specs
Varietal Blend: Corvina, Rondinella, and Corvinone
Tenute SalvaTerra was founded in Cengia, a hamlet of San Pietro in Cariano, in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica region. It is located in Villa Giona, one of Venetoâs most beautiful residences of the late 15th century, surrounded by cypresses, olive trees, centuries-old stone walls, and vineyards. The estate exists as an expansive verdant garden, with an excellent winery onsite.
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2018 SalvaTerra Antica Vigna Riposato Veneto Rosso - $35 = 17.94%
Delinquent rats here. We misread the email from Alice and thought this was going up for sale tomorrow night. We popped the cork last night (Friday) and was saving the rest for tomorrow as we spent the day at the beach today.
Nose was floral, violets and some herbal notes. Taste was almost all cherries. Some herbal notes, decent acidity, but seemed somewhat closed. Drank a glass with dinner of lamb ragout (tomatoes, carrots, wine, tomatoes, onions, garlic, rosemary and rich stock over Parmesan polenta. It was not a good pairing with the food, Cherries galore, both sweet and tart cherries, but didnât wow us. DH says the cherries just smacked him in his face.
Just arriving home from the beach (and reading our tardiness with our homework assignment, we poured some to have with Spanish chorizo and cheese tarts while watching sunset. The wine opened up quite a bit. Still strong tart cherry notes with hints of anise and vanilla. Hardly any finish. Paired much better with this food and would probably pair well with barbecue. We had 3 more casual wine drinkers join us for a taste tonight. They found it quite enjoyable. Overall a crowd pleaser but too much of a cherry bomb for out taste. ))
is this basically an amarone? Or a ripasso? If not, whatâs the difference? The grapes are the right one, and the area as well. Why is this not called either ripasso or amarone?
@salpo I am not an expert but based on the description, it canât be an amarone since it is using dried and fresh grapes.
With ripasso, you have two fermentations I believe so without more info it might be able to be that either
@jleonar78 thanks! I donât think ripasso has 2 fermentations. For what I know, squeezed grapes from amarone are added to the ripasso, but the fermentation happens once. I guess?
@jleonar78 anyways, it is a mystery. My guess is that they are using grapes from elsewhere in Veneto (hence the Origin: Veneto and not the Valpolicella DOCG denomination) so they cannot sell this as valpolicella classico nor superiore (and even less ripasso or amarone).
@jleonar78 @salpo Looks like itâs just IGP Veneto, which is approximately equal to saying âCalifornia Red Wineâ. Similar rules for how much of any one variety must be included to label it as a varietal wine. There is no Veneto DOC as the region is too large.
https://italianwinecentral.com/denomination/igp-veneto/
So this wine is made with the same grapes as Amarone and other wines from Valpolicella, just without the rules for qualifying as DOC(G). Sounds similar in spirit to what we now call Super Tuscans, which were made however the winemaker wanted but couldnât use anything more specific than Toscana IGT on the label.
2018 SalvaTerra Antica Vigna Riposato Veneto Rosso
4 bottles for $64.99 $16.25/bottle + $2/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $159.99 $13.33/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
HmmmmâŠhavenât had too many IGP Venetoâs I didnât like, sound like a great BBQ wine to kick off SpringâŠat the right price. Iâm putting my trust in Casemates on this oneâŠin for a case!
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On a different note, did you know thisâŠ
Bonus fact: Sicily is Italyâs largest wine region at 242,000 vineyard acres and 23 DOCâs!
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Cherry?
What is not to like?
Looking forward to trying some, and given the rattage, am sure some would appreciate.
Another great, touch all of the bases, offering.
2018 SalvaTerra Antica Vigna Riposato Veneto Rosso, Italy
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Price Comparison
Not for sale online, $360/case MSRP
About The Winery
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How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2018 SalvaTerra Antica Vigna Riposato Veneto Rosso - $35 = 17.94%