La Giaretta, I Quadretti, Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2020
La Giaretta, I Quadretti, Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2020 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Corvina, Rondinella (Valpolicella Ripasso, Italy), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is little. Good with beef stew, venison, cheese board, steak. Cheapest offer £24.50 at Honest Grapes.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Giaretta, Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2022 La Giaretta · Veneto | £23.50 | |||
| Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore, Marogne, Zeni 2023 Zeni · Veneto | £22.50 | |||
| Ilatium Morini Campo dei Ciliegi Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2020 Ilatium Morini · Veneto | £16.28 | |||
| Le Guaite di Noemi Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2014 Le Guaite di Noemi · Veneto | £32.84 |
La Giaretta's I Quadretti represents the ripasso technique at its most compelling. This family estate in the Valpolicella Classico zone takes their young wine and passes it over the warm skins of Amarone, creating something with more depth and concentration than standard Valpolicella but without Amarone's sometimes overwhelming power. We find this 2020 hitting its stride beautifully now, with the extra richness from the ripasso process bringing cherry and plum fruit into sharp focus alongside dried herbs and sweet spice.