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Ripasso
Valpolicella Classico Superiore · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Red Blend
- Country
- Italy
- Appellation
- Valpolicella Classico Superiore
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- high
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
pasta with meat sauce · red meats · aged cheeses
Rated vintages
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199782 pts
The ripasso technique consists of passing the already completed “normal” Valpolicella back over the lees of the Amarone in the spring after vinification of the latter is complete. This results in a minor refermentation, adding extra alcohol and flavor. If the latter occurred in…