Ripasso

Domini Veneti ‘La Casetta’ Valpolicella Ripasso

Italy, Majestic, Reviews, Ripasso

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Simon Judge

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13 March 2025

Ripasso wines gain their signature depth and texture from the addition of leftover grape skins from Amarone production, but La Casetta goes a step further. Instead of Amarone, it is re-fermented with the skins from Recioto, a rich, sweet dessert wine, which takes the flavour intensity to another level. Being a Classico Superiore, it comes…
Specially Selected Valpolicella Ripasso Superoire

Aldi, Italy, Reviews, Ripasso, Valpolicella

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Simon Judge

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3 December 2023

The Specially Selected Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore from Aldi uses the traditional Ripasso technique for an added richness and depth, a characteristic feature of the process where the wine undergoes a second fermentation. It’s created predominantly from 75% Corvina, complemented by 20% Corvinone and 5% Rondinella. I tried the 2021 vintage. Olly Smith noted the 2019…
Corte Lenguin Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore

Italy, Reviews, Ripasso, Valpolicella

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Simon Judge

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14 October 2023

I recently had the pleasure of dining at the excellent Mercato Italiano in Bridport, Dorset. It was here that I discovered the Corte Lenguin Valpolicella Ripasso, DOC certified and medium to full-bodied. The blend of Corvina Veronese, Corvinone and Rondinella grapes blends beautifully to create a great flavour. A high rating of 4.0 on Vivino…
Ripasso

Glossary, Italy, Ripasso

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Simon Judge

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4 September 2023

The word “Ripasso” literally means ‘re-passed’ in Italian. This term is used to describe a specific winemaking technique that involves a second fermentation process. Originally, this method was developed in the Veneto region of Italy, and it is most commonly associated with Valpolicella wines. After the initial fermentation of the wine, the young wine is…

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