Casalforte Valpolicella Ripasso 75cl, 13.5%

Description

Casalforte Valpolicella Ripasso 75cl, 13.5% is a fuller-style red wine from Veneto, made using the traditional ripasso method that gives Valpolicella extra body, perfume and depth. Public listings for this bottle describe it as a Valpolicella Ripasso DOC at 13.5% ABV, produced by Riondo under the Casalforte label.

What makes this bottle especially attractive is the way it combines drinkability with more serious richness. The ripasso technique adds weight and character, while oak ageing helps build a rounder, more polished style with cherry, red fruit and spice notes. The result is a wine that feels more layered than a simple Valpolicella, yet still easy to enjoy with food.

Why Choose Casalforte Valpolicella Ripasso 75cl, 13.5%

Casalforte Valpolicella Ripasso 75cl, 13.5% stands out because it offers the extra richness of ripasso without becoming too heavy. The second fermentation over Amarone skins gives it more body and aroma, while oak ageing adds spice and softness, making it a strong step up from a basic everyday red.

Ideal For.

This bottle is ideal for red wine drinkers who enjoy ripe cherry fruit, red berries, soft spice and a fuller, smoother style of Italian red.

It is ideal for pairing with beef, lamb, mature cheeses, hearty pasta and richer meat dishes.

It is also ideal for buyers who want a dependable Veneto red that feels more complete and more premium than a simple Valpolicella. This is an inference based on the ripasso method, oak ageing and the published tasting style.

Product Details

Product Name: Casalforte Valpolicella Ripasso 75cl, 13.5%.

Category: Italian Red Wine.

Appellation: Valpolicella Ripasso DOC.

Producer: Casalforte / Riondo.

Country: Italy.

Region: Veneto.

Grape Varieties: Corvina 70%, Rondinella 20%, Molinara 5%, Other 5% in one reviewed merchant listing.

Production Method: Ripasso method, where the wine is passed over the skins remaining from Amarone production.

Oak Ageing: Aged in oak for a minimum of one year in a reviewed merchant listing.

Bottle Size: 75cl.

ABV: 13.5%.

Bottle Count: No confirmed public outturn was found in the reviewed sources.

Collector’s Note

This bottle has modest collector appeal rather than rarity-led appeal. Its strength is in being a well-made Ripasso with a clear regional identity, a traditional production method and a richer style than standard Valpolicella, which helps it carry more shelf presence than a basic everyday red.

It is also attractive because Ripasso sits in a very sellable middle ground: fuller and more complex than simple Valpolicella, but usually more approachable and flexible than Amarone. That makes it a smart bottle for buyers who want quality and character without jumping straight to the heaviest style. This is an inference based on the reviewed product descriptions and the denomination method.