Antolini, Valpolicella Ripasso, 2022

£26.50

Ripasso from Valpolicella Classica, re-fermented on Amarone/Recioto pomace for added depth while retaining freshness; hand-harvested Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella, aged ~12 months in oak.

morello cherry
raspberry
vanilla
clove

At a glance

Producer: Antolini
Region: Veneto
Appellation: Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Classico Superiore
Grape: Corvina Corvinone Rondinella
Vintage: 2022
Country: Italy
Wine type: Red
Alcohol: 14.5%
Size: 75.0cl
Farming: Organic — practising

Taste profile

Body: Medium
Acidity: Medium
Tannin: Medium
Sweetness: Dry

What to eat with it

lasagne alla bolognese
pappardelle with beef ragù
grilled ribeye steak
roast pork with herbs
Asiago (medium-aged)

How to serve it

Serve: Cool room temperature (16–18°C)

Why Cave selected it

Classic, well-priced Ripasso from a conscientious grower: hand-picked fruit from Valpolicella Classica, indigenous yeasts and the traditional Ripasso method deliver generous cherry fruit and spice with balanced freshness—versatile with hearty dishes.

About the wine

Ripasso literally means re-passed or passed again and this wine is the bridge between the young Valpolicella and the adult Amarone and Recioto. It's made with the year's wine which is fermented a second time with the marcs (leftover skins etc) of the dried Amarone and Recioto grapes, for 5/7 days. Smooth and velvety yet surprisingly fresh.

About Antolini

Pier Paolo Antolini and his brother Stefano took over their family vineyard in the early 90s on the hills Marano, San Pietro in Cariano and Negrar in Valpolicella. The 'Marogne', terraced vineyards cover some 7 hectares and are interspersed with olive and cherry trees. You find these scents immediately in the wines when you uncork a bottle! Their wines are in some ways modern being very bright and full of delicious fruity corvina aromas. However, natural farming and wild yeasts give these wines a genuine sense of identity. Although they aim for body and fullness of flavour. The brothers use very little new oak and the wines are very fresh.

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