Costa Rossa Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Superiore

Main characteristics
Объем
0.75 L
Цвет и сахар
Dry red wine
Сорта винограда
Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella
Вяленый виноград
Grapes dried using the appassimento method
Выдержка в бочке
Aged in 225 L French-style barriques for 6 months
Крепость
14.5% vol.
Килограм на бутылку
Velvety, fresh Ripasso — versatile at the table
Cork
TCA-free closure
Harvesting
Hand-harvested
Vineyard Altitude
380–520 m above sea level

Short description

Costa Rossa builds its depth twice. Appassimento contributes concentrated fruit to the first fermentation; Ripasso on Ca’ Botta Amarone skins then adds a second layer of texture and savoury complexity.

The result is a broad, enveloping Ripasso whose ripe fruit gains depth across the palate. Freshness runs through that layered concentration, keeping the wine vivid and carrying it to a clear, dry close.

Features

Deep ruby red with violet reflections.

Black cherry, plum and blackberry lead the bouquet, followed by thyme, sweet spice and a trace of smoke.

Costa Rossa is full and rounded on the palate. Tannins provide a clear frame, while vibrant acidity lifts the dark fruit. A stony note and fresh black tea lend savoury definition through the centre.

Dried leaf and spice add depth toward the close. Plum and black tea continue together through the dry finish.

Food pairing

Serve Costa Rossa with pastissada de caval and polenta, slow-braised beef short ribs, pappardelle with hare ragù, baked pasta with mushrooms or grilled radicchio wrapped in pancetta. Medium-aged Monte Veronese also suits it well.

Allow around 30 minutes in a decanter before serving.

Serve at 16–17°C.

Awards
Vintage 2018
Luca Maroni — 94 points
James Suckling — 91 points
Decanter World Wine Awards 2025 — 90 points, Silver

Vintage 2017
Luca Maroni — 94 points
Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 — 90 points, Silver
KOREA WINE CHALLENGE 2023 - SILVER

Vintage 2016
The WineHunter Award 2020 — Gold
SAKURA Japan Women’s Wine Awards 2023 — Gold
Luca Maroni — 93 points

Vintage 2015
Luca Maroni — 93 points

Vintage 2014
Luca Maroni — 95 points
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