Top 100 red wines of Valpolicella Ripasso

Discover the top 100 best red wines of Valpolicella Ripasso of Valpolicella as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Valpolicella Ripasso and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Valpolicella Ripasso

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).

Discover the grape variety: Corvina

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.

Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Valpolicella Ripasso

red 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 roast beef casserole, bigos (polish sauerkraut with paprika) or duck breast with pepper sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Valpolicella Ripasso

On the nose in the region of Valpolicella Ripasso often reveals types of flavors of oaky, hay or stone fruit and sometimes also flavors of ripe strawberries, blood orange or cola. In the mouth in the region of Valpolicella Ripasso is a powerful.

News from the vineyard of Valpolicella Ripasso

Decanter magazine latest issue: May 2022

Inside the May 2022 issue of Decanter Magazine: FEATURES: The new ‘Super-Italians’ Michaela Morris, Richard Baudains, Aldo Fiordelli and Susan Hulme MW highlight 12 innovative wines opening the door to Italy’s future Campania: 20 top Fiano & Greco dry whites selected by James Button Sicily: sustainability driving change Filippo Bartolotta Brunello di Montalcino latest releases: 2017 and Riserva 2016 Michaela Morris Regional profile: Lugana Richard Baudains California: the Italian influence C ...

North Italy suffers over 100 days of drought

Springtime brings the so-called ‘Caldaia di Maggio’ to Barolo, a noise similar to a kettle simmering that is caused by evaporating water in the soils. This year, however, it’s unlikely that this phenomenon will occur. Drought is affecting the entire north of Italy; predominantly the Langhe but also Valpolicella and Franciacorta. Not even Tuscany is spared. The vineyards are lacking the reserves of water that their soils usually contain at this time of year. Winter passed without snow in almost a ...

BBQ wines: Great bottles to drink with all your barbecue dishes

What kind of wine should you serve at a BBQ?  With the weather (hopefully) on our side, there are few things better than a barbecue in the sunshine accompanied by a delicious glass of wine. Choosing a good bottle for your barbecue can really elevate the occasion, although for something a little less formal, there’s plenty to choose from in terms of canned or bag-in-box wines instead. Forget those days of washing down a burnt burger with warm Chardonnay or a ‘cooked’ red served in a plastic ...

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