La Giaretta, Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore - Magnum 2022
La Giaretta, Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore - Magnum 2022 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, charcuterie.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Carlo Meroni 2021 Meroni · Veneto | £44.00 | |||
| La Giaretta, I Quadretti, Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2020 La Giaretta · Veneto | £34.50 | |||
| Le Guaite di Noemi Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2014 Le Guaite di Noemi · Veneto | £32.84 | |||
| La Giaretta, Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2022 La Giaretta · Veneto | £25.00 |
La Giaretta's Ripasso represents the middle ground of Valpolicella's holy trinity, where fresh Valpolicella wine gets a second fermentation over the leftover skins from Amarone production. This ancient technique, known as ripasso, transforms bright cherry fruit into something richer and more complex without losing the region's characteristic elegance. The 2022 vintage shows dried cherry and warm spices with the telltale earthiness that marks a proper Ripasso. We think this captures exactly what makes Valpolicella Classico special: serious winemaking that never forgets to be charming.