Cielo e Terra Casa Defra Valpolicella Ripasso
A full-bodied Red wine with notes of ripe red fruit and coffee bean, perfect with red meat
Cielo e Terra, Casa Defra Valpolicella Ripasso Valpolicella Ripasso DOC from Valpolicella, Italy, is a delightful dry Red wine crafted primarily from Corvina Veronese grapes. This full and round still wine offers scrumptious notes of ripe red fruit and bramble, beautifully complemented by a subtle hint of coffee bean on the palate. Expertly vinified in steel tanks with careful cold stabilisation, it is a versatile and appealing choice. This wine is also proudly vegan and vegetarian-friendly, making it an excellent accompaniment to rich red meat dishes and a variety of mature, hard cheeses.
75.0CL , 13.5% ABV , Vintage: 2021
Vinification
Storage takes place in steel tanks at a controlled temperature below 20 ° C, protecting the wine with nitrogen to avoid the oxidative effect from the air. Stabilisation and bottling are carried out cold using an isobaric filter.
Flavour profile
This full-bodied red wine offers a round and scrumptious palate, bursting with notes of ripe red fruit and bramble. A subtle hint of coffee bean adds complexity to its inviting aroma and taste.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 16-18°C; decanting for 30 minutes before serving is recommended.