The wine region of Valpolicella Ripasso is located in the region of Valpolicella of Vénétie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Corte Lavel or the Domaine Le Guaite di Noemi produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Valpolicella Ripasso are Rondinella, Corvina and Molinara, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Valpolicella Ripasso often reveals types of flavors of cherry, apples or lemon and sometimes also flavors of truffle, cola or savory.
In the mouth of Valpolicella Ripasso is a powerful. We currently count 455 estates and châteaux in the of Valpolicella Ripasso, producing 612 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Valpolicella Ripasso go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).
Its precise origin is unknown, it has been cultivated for a very long time in northern Italy. It can be found in Switzerland, Australia, Argentina, ... in France it is almost unknown. It should not be confused with the Corvinone, another Italian grape variety. It should be noted that the Corvina is related to the Rondinella and the Refosco dal Peduncolo rosso.
wines from the region of Valpolicella Ripasso go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of monkfish tail with white butter, sauté of veal with carrots or saddle of venison with fresh cream.
