CAPITEL SAN ROCCO VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO DOC

SUPERIORE

The wine is produced with grapes selected in the Marne biance vineyard in Maternigo estate. The wine is obtained according to the ancient technique of Ripasso, in other words, though the refermentation of one part of Valpolicella wine produced in October on the marc of Amarone and Recioto.
This is an elegant wine that is complex and reflects the style of the family. It is round, but dry, and is a great protagonist of the territory that expresses its worth full heartedly. It is suitable for aging and for food pairings.

Category:Rossi

Description

Vineyard Notes

Soil: moraine clay and limestone of moraine origin.
Vine density: 5500 vines per hectare.
Vineyard age: 20 years.
Cultivation: Guyot.
Pruning: 12 buds/plant.
Production: 9000 kg/hectare.
Grape varieties: 35% Corvina, 35% Corvinone, 20% Rondinella, 10% Rossignola, Oseleta, Negrara, Dindarella.

Winemaking Technique

Grape harvest: end of September, beginning of October.
Crushing and destemming
Alcoholic fermentation and maceration: 15 days/temperature 28° C.
Malolactic fermentation
Natural clarification in stainless steel: until February.
Slow alcoholic fermentation on the marc of Amarone and Recioto: 8/10 days temperature 18° C.
Ageing: in Slavonian oak barrel for 1/2 years.
Bottling and bottle ageing: 6 months.

Description Of The Wine

Color: strong ruby red. Clear and transparent.
Bouquet: ample and complex. Notes of cherry, raspberry and red currant give freshness to the wine.
Flavor: the wine is fruity, well-balanced and well-structured. Alcohol and acidity are in good armony. The wine is warm and round. The after taste confirms the character of the bouquet. This wine has a long-lasting and persistent flavor. Suited for ageing: 12/15 years.
Combinations: red meat, game and cheeses.
Serve at: 16°-18° C.

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Prizes

Annata/Vintage 2018
James Suckling June 21, 2021	92
Robert Parker Wine Advocate December 2021, week 2	90
I Vini di Veronelli 2022	90
Winescritic.com 2021	89
Korea Wine Challenge 2021	Silver Medal
Vini d’Italia Gambero Rosso 2022	2 Bicchieri
Bibenda 2022	4 Grappoli

Annata/Vintage 2017
Falstaff Valpolicella Trophy 2019	94
James Suckling Nov. 17 2020	93
Vinous Febr. 25,2021	90
I Vini di Veronelli 2020	90
Vinforum Sept. 2020	*****
Decanter May 2020	87
The WineHunter Award	Rosso
Vini d’Italia Gambero Rosso 2020	2 glasses
Bibenda 2020	4 Grappoli

Annata/Vintage 2016
I	Best in Show
James Suckling Nov. 2018	93
www.winescritic.com – R. Vecchione	93
Robert Parker – WineAdvocate Issue 244 end of August	90
Wine Spectator Oct 15,2019	90
Vini Buoni d’Italia 2019	4 stars
Vini d’Italia Gambero Rosso 2019	2 glasses
I Vini di Veronelli 2019	89**
Bibenda 2019	4 grappoli

Annata/Vintage 2015
****	Golden star
Wine Spectator Web Only 2018 (Value wines – A New Era of Value – Febr 28th 2019)	90
Falstaff Valpolicella Trophy Feb 2018	92
Vini d’Italia Cernilli Doctorwine 2018	92
Guida Vitae (Associazione Italiana Sommelier)	3 stelle
Vinforum MW Arne Ronold Nov 2017	***** out of 5
Vini d’Italia Gambero Rosso 2018	2 bicchieri
I Vini di Veronelli 2018	89 **
Wine Enthusiast Febr 2018	89

Annata/Vintage 2014
Vini d’Italia Gambero Rosso 2017	2 bicchieri
Slow wine 2017	Mention
I Vini di Veronelli 2017	88/100
NatalieMacLean	91/100
Perswijn 2017-4	15,5/20
Bibenda 2017	4 grappoli

Annata/Vintage 2013
Wine Spectator 2015	88/100
Vini d’Italia Gambero Rosso 2016	2 bicchieri
I Vini di Veronelli 2016	88/100
I Vini de l’Espresso 2016	15,5/20

Annata/Vintage 2012
eRobertParker.com Feb 2015	89/100
Vini d’Italia Gambero Rosso 2015	2 bicchieri
I Vini de l’Espresso 2015	15,5/20
I Vini di Veronelli 2015	89/100
Bibenda 2015	3 grappoli

Annata/Vintage 2011
Snooth Sept 29, 2014	91/100
eRobertParker.com	90/100
Wine Enthusiast	89/100
Wine Spectator Dec 2014	87/100

Annata/Vintage 2010
Wine Enthusiast	89/100
I Vini de l’Espresso 2013	15/20
Gambero Rosso 2013	2 bicchieri
Bibenda AIS	4 grappoli

Annata/Vintage 2009
Stephen Tanzer’s IWC	90/100
Wine Spectator	89/100
Gambero Rosso 2012	2 bicchieri
I Vini di Veronelli 2012	90/100
I Vini de l’Espresso 2012	15/20
Bibenda AIS 2012	3 grappoli

Annata/Vintage 2008
Wine Spectator	90/100
Gambero Rosso 2011	2 bicchieri rossi
Bibenda AIS 2011	3 grappoli
I Vini di Veronelli 2011	89/100
I Vini de l’Espresso 2011	14,5/20

Annata/Vintage 2007
Gambero Rosso 2010	2 bicchieri
Duemilavini AIS 2010	3 grappoli
Le Guide de l’Espresso 2010	15/20
I Vini di Veronelli 2010	89/100

Annata/Vintage 2006
IWC (International Wine Challenge)	Gold medal
Decanter World Wine Awards	Bronze medal
Duemilavini AIS 2009	3 Grappoli
I Vini de l’Espresso 2009	14,5/20

Annata/Vintage 2005
Gambero Rosso 2008	2 bicchieri
Le Guide de l’Espresso 2008	15/20
Guida dei vini Italiani 2008 Luca Maroni	83/100

Annata/Vintage 2004
IWC (International Wine Challenge) 2008	Silver medal
Wine & Spirits Oct 2007	88/100
Decanter World Wine Awards 2006	Bronze Medal

Annata/Vintage 2003
Critics Wine Challenge Competition	Critics Award
Korea Wine Challenge	Bronze Medal
I Vini di Veronelli 2006	89/100
Duemilavini AIS 2006	4 grappoli
I Vini de l’Espresso 2006	14,5/20
Vini Buoni d’Italia 2006	2 stelle
Annuario dei migliori Vini Italiani 2006 Luca Maroni	82/100
Gambero Rosso 2006	1 bicchiere

Annata/Vintage 2001
I Vini di Veronelli 2005	86/100
Duemilavini AIS 2005	4 Grappoli
Gambero Rosso 2005	1 bicchiere
I Vini de l’Espresso 2005	14,5/20
Guida dei Vini Italiani 2005 Luca Maroni	79/100
Wine Spectator	86/100

Label

The brand Capitel was conceived in the early 70’s to identify a “cru” or a particular “selection” in honor of the popular traditions of Valpolicella. The “Capitel,’”which can be traced back to a monument dedicated to Saint Rocco, represents the custodian of the harvest from the fields of Valpolicella. It is an ancient propitiatory symbol that vintners have taken from popular beliefs, and which has been used to protect the harvest across the vagaries of time. Over the years, the Capitel has become the trademark on all Tedeschi products.
The Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Superiore has a label that highlights the Tedeschi style composed of tradition, simplicity, and innovation. The wine has been in production since 1976 but has been a wine of denomination of origin only since 2010.
A new logotype was conceived that accentuates the symbol of San Rocco and the shell, which has always been associated with this saint. The elegant golden shell, which recalls the saint’s pilgrimage to Santiago, is repeated four times to form a majestic and important cross-like image that underscores the greatness of the wine.