Ripasso

“Ripasso” means “re-pass”. It refers to the technique when the must of a basic Valpolicella is referemented on the pomace of the “Amarone della Valpolicella” and/or “Recioto della Valpolicella” wines

Chief Wine Hacker

« Back to Wine Words Index

Ripasso refers to a winemaking technique used for red wine production in Valpolicella. A Valpolicella Ripasso DOC is a medium-bodied wine with good alcohol content. It is obtained by the refermentation of the basic Valpolicella on the pomace of the “Amarone della Valpolicella” and/or “Recioto della Valpolicella” wines (“Ripasso” means “re-pass”). Thanks to this process, the wine is characterized by higher alcohol content, higher values of the phenolic substances and extracts than a basic Valpolicella.

« Back to Wine Words Index

Feeling Thirsty?

Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2000

Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2000

Port | Portugal, Douro

As always this 100% single-quinta wine is drawn from Noval’s own vines. There are three core parcels, all near the winery—the terraces directly surrounding the winery in Pinhão, the vines in the Roncão Valley and a parcel overlooking the Douro River.  Each year, the blending proportions for the Vintage Port will vary depending on the vagaries of the vineyard.“The 2000 Quinta Do Noval Vintage 96 is much stricter on the nose compared to the 1997 with very pure blackberry, boysenbe
$455
$445ea in any 3+
$435ea in any 6+
Add to cart
More Info
Robert Weil Kiedricher Riesling Trocken 2020

Robert Weil Kiedricher Riesling Trocken 2020

Riesling | Rheingau, Germany

This is stunning. The wines of the Rheingau sit closer to the wines of the Rheinhessen than those of the Mosel or Pfalz. Weil’s in particular have a richness. This has such an intoxicating perfume. It really draws you in. So much going on here. As with all good German Rizza it has that elevage that even on release has it looking in divine shape. So fine long and divine. Dry Riesling of this standard is such an incredible pleasure to devour. Layered, yes rich, yes fine long and divine. Every sn
$74
$71ea in any 3+
$68ea in any 6+
Add to cart
More Info
Domaine Thierry Laffay Chablis 1er 'Vaillons' 2020
The most mineral of the 1er's This is where it’s at line length precision harmony. Wicked acid yet the fruit to back it. Fine linear, salty, heading more down the citrus line with a little long ferment nuttiness and Crème Patissiere. Great shape. Crystalline purity. There are things happening here.Consumed Oct 2023 Those things have been happening!Over the course of the year a little flesh has been added to the bones, the fermentation artifacts have layered in seamlessly and the b
$93
$89ea in any 3+
$85ea in any 6+
Add to cart
More Info
Domaine Roland Lavantureux Chablis 1er Cru 'Fauchaume' 2018
Too steep for animals here and slippery too – so everything done by hand. A wide nose, half mineral and saline. Bigger – full, framed with fresh, melting acidity, insinuating delicious flavour. Very long – that’s another great 2018! Bill Nanson
$99
$95ea in any 3+
$91ea in any 6+
Add to cart
More Info