Imagine a place where time seems to pass more slowly. Where vineyards take root on rolling hills. Open your eyes and... Welcome to Valpolicella. This is the birthplace of Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC Famiglia Pasqua, a wine that encapsulates the essence of this magical land. Ripasso', as it is commonly called, is a wine of great prestige, appreciated the world over for its complexity and elegance. At the heart of this Pasqua red is a blend of indigenous grapes: Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone and Negrara. Corvina, in particular, the dominant grape variety in the blend, gives the wine structure and tannins. For its part, Rondinella brings elegance and fruity aromas. While the Corvinone and Negrara complete the blend with pleasant aromatic nuances. Ripasso is a typical Valpolicella wine-making technique that gives the wine greater complexity and structure than common Valpolicella DOC wines. After fermentation, the wine is slowly re-fermented in contact with dried Amarone marc. This second passage, called ‘ripasso’, enriches the wine with intense aromas, spicy notes and a fuller, more enveloping taste. Intense ruby red colour, almost impenetrable, the nose reveals a broad and complex bouquet, with notes of morello cherry, blueberry and blackcurrant, enriched by spicy and toasted nuances. In the mouth it is warm, enveloping and persistent, with silky tannins and a long, pleasant finish. A wine that ages elegantly, in its early years it shows more evident fruit. With the passage of time, it evolves towards tertiary notes of underbrush and spices. It can be stored in the cellar for up to 10 years, revealing new emotions with every taste. A versatile wine, it pairs perfectly with a wide range of dishes. It is ideal with tasty first courses, such as risottos or baked pasta, but also with grilled or stewed red meats. It also goes well with mature cheeses and cured meats.