Overview
Ripasso is Valpolicella passed over Amarone pomace, gaining depth, spice and dried-cherry richness while staying less monumental than Amarone itself.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Medium ruby
- Nose
- Dark cherry, Dried cherry, Plum, Spice and Chocolate.
- Palate
- Baby Amarone - dried cherry richness, spice and generous texture. Generally full-bodied, medium acidity, medium tannins, dry, with a long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Full4/5
Tannins Medium3/5
Acidity Medium3/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol High4/5
Grapes
CorvinaCorvinoneRondinella
Aromas And Notes
Dark cherryDried cherryPlumFigSpiceChocolateTobaccoAlmondLeatherCoffeeDried flowers
Terroir
Continental foothills, moderated by Lake Garda and shaped by cool nights.
LimestoneBasaltClayMarl
Food Pairings
Risotto all AmaroneBraised beefMushroom polentaAged Monte Veronese
Notable Producers
- Zenato, founded 1960 - Ripassa
- Masi, founded 1772 - Campofiorin