Salvalai Ripasso Monile 2021

Cantine Salvalai is a traditional Veneto producer crafting wines from the classic Valpolicella blend of Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara. The Monile Ripasso is made using the traditional "Ripasso" technique — re-fermenting the wine on the fermented dregs of dried grapes used to produce Amarone. This second fermentation lasts 6 to 12 days, adding extra fragrance, alcohol, and body. The wine then ages for 10–12 months in Slavonic oak barrels (80%) and French oak tonneaux (20%), followed by a further 6 months of bottle refinement.

About This Wine

The Ripasso method bridges the gap between the lighter Valpolicella Classico and the more powerful Amarone, producing a wine of real depth and character. Salvalai's Monile expression is a textbook example — structured, generous, and built to age gracefully over the next several years.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Deep ruby red with garnet hues.
Nose: Ripe dark cherries, dried fruit, and sweet spices with hints of vanilla from oak ageing.
Palate: Rich and full-bodied with concentrated dark fruit, warm spice, and a velvety texture.
Finish: Long, warm, and elegant with lingering fruit and oak complexity.

Food Pairing

An excellent match for red meats, game, braised dishes, aged hard cheeses, and hearty pasta with rich meat sauces.

Details

Grape: Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
Region: Veneto, Italy
Farming: Traditional
Style: Fuller Flavour Red
Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Alcohol: 12.5%
Bottle: 75cl
Drink: In the next 5 years