Zenato RIPASSA Valpolicella DOC Superiore 2018 (1x75cl)

A Valpolicella Superiore made in the Ripasso style, meaning the wine is re-passed over the dried grape skins left from making Amarone. That step gives it more body and depth than a basic Valpolicella, without going all the way to Amarone in price or weight.

This is a weeknight-to-weekend bottle: good with pizza, pasta with ragu, roast meats or even a bowl of beef brisket noodles. Serve it a touch cool and it stays lively rather than heavy.

Tasting notes

Ripasso reds usually show ripe cherry and dried fruit with a hint of chocolate and dried herb, carrying medium to full body and a slightly warming finish from the extra ripeness. Typically softer tannin than a young Amarone.