Valpolicella Ripasso Doc Classico Superiore 75cl, 14%

Description

Valpolicella Ripasso Doc Classico Superiore 75cl, 14% is an organic red wine from the Valpolicella Classica zone, produced from hillside vineyards in Novaia, Marano di Valpolicella, at 250 to 400 metres above sea level with mainly south and south-east exposure. The wine is made from Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella, with manual harvesting in the last week of September.

What makes this bottle especially attractive is its traditional Ripasso production. After the first fermentation, the wine is refermented on the grape skins of Recioto and Amarone, adding extra depth, alcohol, structure and aromatic complexity. It is then aged for 12 months in wooden barrels and a further 4 months in bottle, giving it a richer and more polished profile than a straightforward young Valpolicella.

Why Choose Valpolicella Ripasso Doc Classico Superiore 75cl, 14%

Valpolicella Ripasso Doc Classico Superiore 75cl, 14% stands out because it combines organic production, traditional Ripasso character and classic hillside Valpolicella origin in one bottle. The indigenous grape blend, indigenous-yeast fermentation and measured barrel ageing give it a style that feels authentic, full-bodied and food-friendly, while still remaining balanced and well defined.

Ideal For .

This bottle is ideal for drinkers who enjoy structured Italian reds with spice, dark fruit character and a dry, velvety finish.

It is ideal for roast meats, grilled dishes, stews, tasty first courses and medium-aged cheeses.

It is also ideal for customers looking for a fuller-bodied Veneto red that sits between everyday Valpolicella and the heavier Amarone style. This is an inference based on the Ripasso method, the 14% ABV, and the published sensory profile.

Product Details

Product Name: Valpolicella Ripasso Doc Classico Superiore 75cl, 14%.

Category: Organic red wine.

Country: Italy.

Region: Valpolicella Classica, Marano di Valpolicella, Verona.

Style: Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Classico Superiore.

Grape Varieties: Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella.

Bottle Size: 75cl.

ABV: 14%.

Origin: Hilly vineyards in Novaia, in Marano di Valpolicella, mainly exposed to south and south-east, at 250 to 400 metres above sea level.

Harvest: Last week of September, with manual harvesting.

Vinification: Soft crushing and destemming, with fermentation by indigenous yeasts at controlled temperature in oak truncated-cone vats.

Ripasso Method: Second fermentation on the skins of Recioto and Amarone wines.

Ageing: 12 months in wooden barrels and 4 months in bottle.

Conservation Capacity: Likely to age well up to 7 to 8 years if stored properly.

Serving Temperature: 18°C, with decanting recommended before serving.

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

Collector’s Note

This is not a collector bottle in the limited-whisky sense, but it has strong appeal for buyers who appreciate traditional regional wines made with a clear local identity. The vineyard location, indigenous grape blend, organic status and Ripasso technique all give it more character than a simple generic red.

It is especially interesting because it expresses a classic style from Valpolicella Classica while still offering good ageing potential and a more structured profile shaped by the second fermentation on Amarone and Recioto skins. That makes it a strong bottle for customers who want authenticity and depth at a very approachable level. This final sentence is an inference based on the published production method, ageing regime and sensory profile.