Recchia Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Le Muraie 2019
Le Muraie is a Valpolicella Ripasso produced by the second fermentation of the Valpolicella Classico Superiore on the Recioto skins, full of the special sweet wine. The result is a mature, full-bodied wine, smooth and rounded in taste. The success of this wine is due to the winemaker and the precious vineyard, to which the name of the wine is dedicate: “Le Muraie”.
This Italian red is deep ruby red in colour and has an intense bouquet of blackberry and cinnamon.
Good with roasts, grilled meats, game and cheese. Can also be enjoyed on its own, in order to appreciate the pleasant complexity.
How is the wine made?
The grapes are harvested by hand at the beginnig of October. They are immediately vinified.
Wine making: de-stemming and soft pressing of the grapes
The must ferments togher with the skins for 10 days in temperature controlled stainless steel
tanks. The temperature is about 20 C.
The second fermentation starts in February/March on the Recioto skins at 15°-20° C. It lasts 15-20 days.
Ageing: 4 months in stainless steel tanks. 18 months in French oak barrels
Ageing in bottle: 4 months in bottle
About the winery
For over a hundred years the Recchia family have been master wine makers. For many generations the family has lived in the heart of Valpolicella in the valley of Negrar.
The latest technology has been incorporated into the traditions to improve the quality of the wine. Advanced technology, retail tasting and global exporting have become a way of life as well as a philosophy for the family for doing business.
The varieties are time-honoured favourites: Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara and together they form the soul of Recchia wines whether Valpolicella Classico and Superiore or the peerless Amarone and Recioto.
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