Antolini RIPASSO Valpolicella Superiore DOC (2018) - Veneto

The Grape 
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella.

The Wine
"Ripasso" literally means "re-passed" or "passed again" and this wine is the bridge between the young Valpolicella and the adult Amarone and Recioto. It's made with the year's wine which is fermented a second time with the marcs (leftover skins etc) of the dried Amarone and Recioto grapes, for 5/7 days. Vibrant ruby red colour with an intense and complex bouquet of red fruits, such as raspberries, cherries and morello cherries which evolves into a spicier flavour of vanilla and cloves. It has a crisp, tannin taste which coats the palate with gentle warmth and a pleasantly dry aftertaste.


The Pairing
The wine goes well with rich first courses, red meats and with cheeses that aren't too mature.