{"product_id":"cantina-di-ora-valpolicella-ripasso-superiore-2023-valpolicella-ripasso-doc","title":"Cantina di Ora, Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore, 2023, Valpolicella Ripasso (DOC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One-Liner'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA rich and characterful Italian red, brimming with ripe cherries, dark berries and warming spice, with velvety tannins and a wonderfully savoury finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeep ruby red with subtle garnet reflections, offering inviting aromas of ripe cherries, dark plums and wild berries, alongside hints of woodland earth and gentle spice. The palate is generous and beautifully layered, combining juicy red and black fruits with touches of dark chocolate, liquorice and subtle oak. Ripe, rounded tannins give the wine a lovely velvety texture, while a welcome lift of acidity keeps its richness in check. Full-bodied and harmonious, with a long, satisfying finish of dark fruit, warming spice and a delicate savoury edge.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eItaly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVeneto\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eValpolicella DOC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorvina, Corvinone, Rondinella\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e13.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVegan, Vegetarian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLuca Maroni 2026 – 97\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eInternational Wine Challenge 2026 – 93\/100\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBehind Cantina di Ora lies the Schenk family's remarkable winemaking heritage, which began in Switzerland in 1893 when Charles Schenk established a wine business that would eventually grow across Europe. The family's Italian operations were established in 1952, with Cantine di Ora becoming one of the names associated with their extensive portfolio of Italian wines. While the winery's roots lie in Alto Adige, this particular wine celebrates the traditions of Veneto's famous Valpolicella region, where the Ripasso technique gives ordinary Valpolicella a rather extraordinary second life. After its initial fermentation, the young wine is passed over the grape skins left behind from Amarone production, triggering a second fermentation that draws out additional colour, flavour and structure. It's a clever traditional method that creates something of a middle ground between the bright, fruity character of Valpolicella and the concentrated richness of Amarone. Further maturation in wood brings additional complexity and softens the tannins, allowing the wine's ripe cherry fruit, gentle spice and savoury depth to come together beautifully. The result is a generous, deeply satisfying red that offers much of Amarone's comforting richness while retaining the freshness and versatility that make Valpolicella such a pleasure to drink.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... (click me for the recipe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Meat\/fish: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/meat-recipes\/classic-rustic-duck-parmentier\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Classic rustic duck parmentier\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClassic rustic duck parmentier\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegetarian: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegetarian-recipes\/roast-squash-blue-cheese-and-caramelised-onion-galette\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Roast squash, blue cheese and caramelised onion galette\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoast squash, blue cheese and caramelised onion galette\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegan: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLentil and walnut stuffed onions with rosemary and red wine gravy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57732081189237,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/products\/cantina-di-ora-valpolicella-ripasso-superiore-2023-valpolicella-ripasso-doc","provider":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}