RED WINE FROM RIPALTE

Designation
IGT Tuscan Coast Alicante

Composition
85% Alicante, 15% Carignano

Alcohol content
13% vol.

Output
15,000 bottles of 0.75l

Packaging
6 burgundy bottles of 0,75l

Serving temperature
14 - 15 degrees Celsius

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CHARACTERISTICS AND TASTE fattoriadelleripalte en red-wine-from-ripalte 009

DESCRIPTION:

On the Island of Elba the tradition of viticulture has millenary origins: Pliny the Elder called it "The Island of good wine", while the wine amphorae of the Roman era, found in the wrecks lying on the seabed of Elba, tell the entire story of ancient navigation.

In more recent times, in the 18th century, Napoleon also left significant imprints, in addition to reorganizing the mining activities he significantly increased the production and export of wine.

Fattoria delle Ripalte, with its new Rosso delle Ripalte, follows the winemaking tradition of Elba by seeking to introduce innovative elements. The main grape variety of this wine, Grenache, common to the entire Mediterranean basin and also called Alicante, Cannonau and Garnacha, is perfectly suited for the dry and arid climate of the island.

The results are extraordinary, and would hardly have been obtained with any other grape variety, better suited to the difficult terrain of this area.

CHARACTERISTICS AND TASTE:

Look: intense and lively ruby colour.
Smell: delicate, complex with hints of raspberry, currant, ripe cherry and spicy notes.
Taste: On the palate, it is ample and structured, fruity and floral; you can feel the minerality and freshness, a soft and velvety tannic expression. A wine of great character, harmonious, with a surprisingly elegant finish.

It is recommended to drink it fresh from the cellar at 14 - 15°C. In addition to the classic combinations with traditional dishes of land, Rosso delle Ripalte finds in Tuscan seafood dishes with tomato sauce an ideal match, especially with Cacciucco and codfish alla livornese.