Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Classico Superiore 2019
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This Valpolicella Ripasso brings depth and character, combining rich fruit, spice, and smooth tannins with the intensity of the traditional “ripasso” method.
Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 2019
Alcohol: 14%
Grapes: Corvina 60%, Corvinone 25%, Rondinella 10%, other native grapes (Oseleta, Croatina, Pipiona) 5%
Ageing: aging takes place for 12 months in 50 hectolitre barrels, followed by further maturation in smaller barrels of only 7 hectolitres.
Aromas: pleasant combination of fruity notes, followed by more spicy touches.
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Vintage 2019
Stars from the Consorzio Tutela Vini Valpolicella, for Amarone della Valpolicella
An excellent year. A cold, wet spring, then a hot summer and a harvest right on time.
A cold, wet spring and a hot summer, with a harvest close to the average date.
After a warm, dry March, April and May were the coldest and wettest in 30 years. The summer was very hot, with heat waves at the end of June, peaking at 38°C, and at the end of July, plus some local hail. The spring rain carried the vines through a dry June. Veraison came late, ending in the last week of August; then good swings between day and night brought sound ripening and picking from mid September, a week later than in 2018. A quiet year for vine disease.
Valpolicella Ripasso Doc Classico Superiore by Secondo Marco
The Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Classico Superiore by Secondo Marco is a red wine from the Veneto region, shaped by the persistence, skill, and humility that define Marco Speri’s approach in both the vineyard and cellar. This structured and expressive wine is made using the traditional “ripasso” method on Amarone grape skins, giving it depth and a well-defined character that stands out on both the nose and palate. Bold yet balanced, it reflects a thoughtful use of local grape varieties and winemaking techniques.
The blend consists primarily of Corvina (60%), along with Corvinone, Rondinella, Oseleta, Coratina, and Pipiona, all cultivated with the pergoletta system in vineyards near Fumane di Valpolicella. The must undergoes an initial fermentation on the skins for two weeks, followed by a second fermentation through the “ripasso” process on Amarone grape skins. The wine then matures for 12 months in 50-hectoliter barrels before further aging in smaller 7-hectoliter barrels. Once bottled, it continues to evolve, gaining complexity and harmony.
In the glass, it displays a deep ruby red color. The aroma opens with inviting fruity notes, complemented by layers of spice. On the palate, it offers structure, warmth, and smooth tannins that integrate seamlessly into its overall balance. This wine has been recognized by key industry guides, highlighting the thoughtful work behind each bottle. With an alcohol content of 14%, it represents patience, resilience, and a deep respect for tradition and the land.
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At the heart of Valpolicella Classica stands Secondo Marco, a winery born in 2008 from Marco Speri's vision to honor his family's winemaking roots while forging his own path. Coming from one of the region's historic winemaking families, Marco brings generations of knowledge to his 17-hectare estate near Fumane.
The winery represents the creative tension between tradition and innovation. Marco's approach comes through clearly in his quote: "When you continue a family tradition, on the one hand there is the fear of change, and on the other hand there is the desire to do something new, to leave an imprint that can be seen by future generations."
This philosophy extends to his innovative vineyard management. While the region traditionally used the Veronese pergola system before modern Guyot training methods took over, Marco developed a unique Y-shaped trellis inspired by the old pergola. This design increases light exposure, leaf surface area, and air circulation, creating ideal conditions for grape ripening while preventing sun damage and mold.
The estate benefits from Valpolicella's exceptional terroir, limestone-rich soils perfectly suited to native red grape varieties like Corvina, Corvinone, Molinara, Rondinella, and Oseleta. The climate, moderated by northern winds and Lake Garda's breezes, creates the temperature variations essential for developing complex flavors.
In the cellar, Marco employs straightforward vinification processes that respect the grapes' natural characteristics while highlighting their finest qualities. Extended aging produces wines of notable elegance that maintain freshness and fragrance.
With annual production of 85,000 bottles, Secondo Marco represents one man's quest to respect his past while creating something distinctly his own, a vision that, as his father Benedetto wisely noted, ultimately finds its judgment "in a glass of wine, to be savored, to be smelled. And when you can share it with others, then you know you have done the right thing."
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