Acinatico Valpolicella Ripasso Accordini

Stefano Accordini's Acinatico Valpolicella Ripasso expresses aromas of ripe dark fruits, black cherry, dried plum, exotic spices, and hints of tobacco and vanilla. The palate is warm and full-bodied with a smooth mouthfeel lingering among notes of dried-fruit and velvety tannins. The wine was made in the Ripasso method: the finished Valpolicella Classico wine underwent a re-fermentation and 10-day maceration on the sweet, Apassimento-dried grape skins from Amarone and Recioto wines. The result is a rich layered experience reminiscent of slightly sweet dried fruits and balanced texture. The resulting wine ages for 12 months in French oak barriques with an additional 6 months of refining in the bottle.

Food Pairing: roasted or braised lamb, beef stews, roasted or boiled meats, savory pasta, meat ragù, mushroom dishes, roasted root vegetables with caramelization, and mature, aged cheeses.