David Esterza Ripasso

The History

David Sterza winery is located in the tiny Valpolicella village of Cast-
erna, in the foothills of the Lessini mountain range, the David Sterza
wine estate was established in 1998, but the Sterza’s have been pro¬
ducing wine through a long family tradition handed down from father
to son. When the estate was passed into the care of the young Da¬
vid Sterza he sought the professional guidance of his cousin, the re¬
nowned wine expert Paolo Mascanzoni and together they set about
producing some of the finest wines in the Valpolicella. This came
about due to the fact that David and Paolo decided not to sell their
grapes as had happened in the past, but to press, process and bottle
the wine on their own premises. Thus the Sterza wine estate was born.

The Vineyard

David Sterza. Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOC. Alco¬
hol 14% vol – Total acidity 5,45 g/1. Historical documents re¬
veal that this wine was greatly appreciated by the ancient Romans.

The Wine

12 Months in French oak Barrel

Tasting Notes

This fine Ripasso perfectly compliments game and meat dishes, and
will retain and hold its taste when combined with dishes of a strong

Awards

Wine of The Week LA Times July 2009
Wine Enthusiast Magazine : 90 POINTS

 

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