{"product_id":"tommaso-bussola-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ca-del-laito-2021","title":"Tommaso Bussola Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ca' del Laito 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTommaso Bussola Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Ca’ del Laito is a red wine with a deep and intense ruby colour. This \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e is created from the union of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Molinara varieties. On the nose, it offers a distinct aroma of \u003cstrong\u003eoverripe fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, leading to an enveloping, savoury and flavoursome palate. Ideal if decanted an hour before serving, this \u003cstrong\u003eValpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs perfectly with red meats, pork, game and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe origin of this wine is in Negrar, at the heart of the Valpolicella Classica wine region, from vineyards located between Negrar and San Peretto. The \u003cstrong\u003ehilly Veronese landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the glass a concentrated and well-defined expression. The \u003cstrong\u003eTommaso Bussola\u003c\/strong\u003e estate, family-run since 1978, tends to every agricultural practice with dedication. Through meticulous management, the company constantly seeks elegance and balance, enhancing the extractive richness of the grapes to best express the identity of the \u003cstrong\u003eClassico subzone\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter harvesting in mid-October, fermentation takes place at room temperature. The wine is racked off the coarse lees, leaving a slight residual sugar. In spring, the \u003cstrong\u003eRipasso Method\u003c\/strong\u003e is applied, refermenting the mass for a week on the \u003cstrong\u003eAmarone pomace\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once blended, the wine matures for thirty-six months in \u003cstrong\u003eStyrian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a crucial stage in defining its structure. The process ends with a further period of rest before release.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1978 in the heart of Valpolicella, the family-run Tommaso Bussola winery produces Ca’ del Laito 2020 using the \u003cstrong\u003eRipasso Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, refermenting on the prized Amarone grape skins to enrich it with intense aromas and a full-bodied structure. Its captivating complexity develops over \u003cstrong\u003e36 months in Styria oak tonneaux\u003c\/strong\u003e, before being perfected with careful bottle ageing. Awarded \u003cstrong\u003e92 points by James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e, this excellent Venetian red is a true artisanal masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tommaso Bussola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48166124978347,"sku":"62821","price":177.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-hk\/products\/tommaso-bussola-valpolicella-classico-superiore-ca-del-laito-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}