Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dried fruit

Palate: warm structure

The estate says refermenting on Amarone pomace extracts the typical Amarone characters into the wine: dried-fruit scent, alcohol and structure, giving a Ripasso suited to medium-term ageing.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled beef
    The estate names meats and hearty regional cooking for this bottling.
  • Roast venison
    Le Ragose lists game, matched by the dried-fruit register.
  • Pastissada de caval
    Verona's classic stew has the depth this Ripasso is built for.

History

Le Ragose makes its Valpolicella in September and October, then in January passes the wine over the Amarone pomace. The estate explains that residual sugar in the pomace restarts fermentation, which is what carries the Amarone character across.

Facts

Producer
Le Ragose · visiting guide
Grapes
Corvina (50%), Corvinone (20%), Rondinella (20%)
Classification
Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC
Oak
Steel and Slavonian oak casks after the January refermentation on Amarone pomace
ABV
14.0%
Price
€17-25 at retail
Drinking window
2-12 from vintage

Frequently asked about Le Ragose Ripasso Superiore

How is Le Ragose Ripasso Superiore made?

The Valpolicella is fermented in September and October with indigenous yeasts, and in January the wine is passed over the Amarone pomace. The estate explains that residual sugar in the pomace lets the Valpolicella referment and pick up the typical Amarone characters.

When should I drink Le Ragose Ripasso Superiore?

The estate says the technique gives structure and alcohol suited to medium-term ageing, so two to twelve years from the vintage is a fair window.

What food pairs with Le Ragose Ripasso Superiore?

The producer recommends meats and game and hearty regional cooking. Serve at room temperature.

Tags

corvina corvinone dry full body medium acid medium tannin medium term mood bold mood rustic occasion dinner party occasion winter old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat price trade up rondinella still red

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