ILatium Morini, Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore, DOC, Ciliegi, Veneto, Italy, 2019

Producer Profile

The seven brothers and cousins involved in ILatium Morini changed their approach in 2004, when they decided to keep the best grapes from their vineyards to make wine themselves.

Since then, a torrent of accolades, including glowing reviews from Jancis Robinson, would suggest that they made the right decision. Now at the forefront of the ‘new wave’ of Soave, Valpolicella and Amarone production, their wines combine beautiful fruit concentration with fresh, bright acidity.

Viticulture

Vineyards are situated in Val d’Illasi (Tregnago and Illasi) and Mezzane with vines planted in a guyot system (8000 plant/hectare). Harvest takes place during the first and second week of October. Grapes are hand picked into 15/18 kg cases.

Winemaking

After crushing, the must undergoes a short crio-maceration. Controlled fermentation for 12 to 15 days then a short passing and re-fermentation through the Amarone fermented pomace. Barrel ageing (French and American oak, 350 lt) for 12/15 months. Refining for 6 months in bottles.

Tasting Note

Intense garnet in colour with ripe cherries, herby and earthy aromas. A warm and dry sour cherry palate in the fore, with loads of intensity of raisins and sultanas and a rich fresh soft tannic finish.

Food Matching

Tasty with grilled steak, classic meaty pasta dishes and game.