In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: cherry, tobacco, dried plum, dried herbs, cedar

Palate: morello cherry, tobacco, dried herbs, pepper, light cedar

Tenuta Sant'Antonio's Ripasso shows the Mezzane valley's characteristic earthiness alongside cherry-tobacco fruit; the small Oseleta addition adds a distinguishing spice note that sets it apart from Classico-zone examples.

What it pairs with

  • Pasta e fagioli borlotti
    The wine's high acidity and medium tannin are perfect for the Venetian bean and pasta classic.
  • Grilled chicken thighs with rosemary
    Herb-spiced chicken finds a match in the wine's tobacco and dried herb character.

History

The Castagnedi brothers introduced their Valpolicella Ripasso as the estate's accessible tier, using the ripasso technique to bridge the fresh Valpolicella and the flagship Campo dei Gigli Amarone.

  1. 1998 — Tenuta Sant'Antonio Valpolicella Ripasso first release

Facts

Producer
Tenuta Sant'Antonio
Grapes
Corvina (50%), Corvinone (30%), Rondinella (15%), Oseleta (5%)
Classification
Valpolicella Ripasso DOC
Oak
Aged 18 months in Slavonian and French oak; refermented on Amarone dried skins
ABV
13.5%
Price
€18-28 at retail
Drinking window
3-8 from vintage
First vintage
1998

Tags

corvina corvinone dry high acid medium body medium tannin medium term mood easygoing mood rustic occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world oseleta pairs with pasta red sauce pairs with pork pairs with poultry price trade up rondinella still red
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