TEZZA

Valpolicella Ripasso D.O.C.
Valpantena Superiore Organic
 

VINES. Corvina and Rondinella.
PRODUCTION AREA. Valpantena (Verona).
SOIL CHARACTERISTICS. Calcareous with high organic subsances. Rich in potassium, calcium and magnesium.
VINE TRAINING TECHNIQUES. Guyot and Sloped Pergola Veronese.
HARVEST PERIOD. September and October.
VINIFICATION. Grape destemming and crushing, addition of selected yeasts.
FERMENTATION. Maceration in steel vats at 25°C. Daily racking and délestage. Refermentation on Amarone marc.
AGEING. 24 months in local own winery.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS. Concentrated ruby red colour, aroma of blackberry and blackcurrant, withered violet, black pepper, balsamic. Soft and warm, with suitable tannin levels.
FOOD PAIRING. Grilled meat, salami and cheese.
RECOMMENDED TYPICAL DISH. Polenta and soppressa.
IDEAL SERVING TEMPERATURE. 16°C.

Awards
Vintage 2021

• James Suckling
92 points
• Falstaff
91 points
• Luca Maroni 2026
95 points
• Vinibuoni d'Italia 2026
4 Stars
• Guida Vini d'Italia 2026 Gambero Rosso
2 Glasses
• I Vini di Veronelli 2026
88 points


Vintage 2020

• Luca Maroni 2025
91 points
• Vinibuoni d'Italia 2025
3 Stars
• Guida Vini d'Italia 2025 Gambero Rosso
2 Glasses
• Guida Bio 2025
5 Green leafs
• I Vini di Veronelli 2025
88 points


Vintage 2019

• Decanter World Wine Awards 2023
86 points
• Luca Maroni 2024
93 points
• Vinibuoni d'Italia 2024
3 Stars
• Guida Vini d'Italia 2024 Gambero Rosso
1 Glass
• I Vini di Veronelli 2024
87 points


Vintage 2018

• Luca Maroni 2023
92 points
• Decanter World Wine Awards 2022
91 points
• Guida Vini d'Italia 2023 Gambero Rosso
2 Glasses
• I Vini di Veronelli 2023
87 points

29-01-2026
AMARONE OPERA PRIMA 2026

AMARONE OPERA PRIMA 2026, 31st January - 1st February 2026.

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04-09-2025
JAMES SUCKLING GREAT WINES ITALY NEW YORK 2025

JAMES SUCKLING GREAT WINES ITALY NEW YORK 2025, 4th September 2025.

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26-05-2025
VINEXPO ASIA 2025

VINEXPO ASIA 2025, from 27th to 29th May 2025.

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31-03-2025
VINITALY 2025

VINITALY 2025, from 6th to 9th April 2025.

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Contact us

AZIENDA AGRICOLA TEZZA

Stradella Maioli, 4
37142 - Verona (VR) | ITALY
+39 045 55 02 67
EMAIL: info@tezzawines.it