Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 'Arusnatico' Valentina Cubi 2019

The Venetian producer Valentina Cubi introduces the Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore ‘Arusnatico’, a red wine with a balanced personality produced following a sustainable approach based on the principles of organic farming. All the names on the labels created by the Valentina Cubi winery are dedicated to the territory of Valpolicella and its history. In particular, the name ‘Arusnatico’ represents a tribute to the Arusnati, an Italic population that inhabited Valpolicella during Roman and pre-Roman times.

The Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso ‘Arusnatico’ is composed of a blend of Corvina Veronese (65%), Rondinella (25%), and Molinara (10%), varieties grown under certified organic conditions on soils rich in skeleton. The harvest is done by hand, and after destemming, the grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Once the first fermentation is complete, the mass is macerated for 10 days with the pomace of Amarone according to the Ripasso technique, undergoing a light second fermentation and enriching itself with aromas and structure. Subsequently, the wine ages for about 12 months in oak barrels and rests for a few more months in the bottle before final commercialization.

The color of the Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso ‘Arusnatico’ by Valentina Cubi is bright ruby red. The nose, intense and elegant, evokes aromas of wild cherry and rose that blend with balsamic notes and sweet spices. On the palate, it is warm and fresh at the same time, with soft tannins and a persistent savory-mineral finish. This is a red wine of excellent longevity that pairs perfectly with medium-aged cheeses and various preparations based on red meats.