Wine Le Salette, “I Progni” Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC, 2018

Fine dry wine “And Pron”, according to experts, shows approximately the same intensity and concentration as the best representatives of Amarone, but it is worth half as much. The wine is created from a blend of six varieties of grapes grown in the area of Valpolicella. For its production uses 65% Corvina and Korvinone, 30% Rondinella, Molinara and Kroatina and 5% Sangiovese. Each of the species makes its particular contribution to the formation of the characteristics of this drink. Ripasso wine categories created by the double fermentation. The first fermentation takes place in October. The second time fermentation takes place in March and is carried out in contact with the skins slightly dried grapes, previously used for the preparation of Recioto. Maturation “And Pron” lasts for 18 months, with 70% of the beverage is aged in barrels of Slovenian oak, and 30% – in French oak barriques, and after bottling the wine for at least 4 months stored in the cellars of the factory. The use of this technology allows to obtain a drink with a rich bouquet, rich flavor and great texture, which was frequently high scores well-known international critics. The wine has the potential storage and shows excellent results even after 7 years of aging. To fully enjoy this wine, it is advisable to open an hour before serving.

In the north-east of Italy is the largest wine-growing region of the country – Veneto, stretching from the Alps to the Adriatic Sea. In its central part, in the mountains there is a small village of Fumane (Fumane), whose inhabitants in 1860 built the sanctuary of Le Salette in honor of the Madonna, to protect their vineyards from the phylloxera epidemic. Family Skamperle have possessed the finest vineyards in the village, and that its members were the initiators of the construction of the temple. One of the vineyard, which is the property Skamperle, located below the church building and bears the same name – Le Salette.
Multi-generational family Skamperle loyal to their native land, many decades engaged in growing grapes and making wine, gradually expanding their business. The family currently owns twenty hectares of vineyards located in the most famous places of the Valpolicella Classico region, in the territory of which are cultivated local grape varieties such as Corvina, Korvinone, Rondinella, Oseleta, a small amount of Molenaar and Kroatina. When working with vines are used well-proven methods and means of production, preserving the identity and characteristics of grapes. Dynasty Skamperle committed to creating only the highest quality drinks, and it never stops in their research, the search for and development of new brands of wine.