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Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore  DOC 2013 (Baby Amarone) - The Simple Wine

Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC 2013 (Baby Amarone)

Corte San Benedetto

Regular price $36.90

Dark, ruby red color. Complex, red fruits, vinous and spicy. In the mouth it is well bodied, generous, warm, and long-lasting. Extremely tasty wine.


Valpolicella Ripasso takes its name from the particular method used to produce this wine. In February, the wine obtained from the grapes harvested in October is left to re-ferment with the skins of the grapes used for Amarone and Recioto production. With this second fermentation, the body, color, and alcoholic content of the wine is increased. Aging takes place in large oak barrels from Slavonia for 3 years. It rests for six months in bottles before being offered for sale.

Food-Wine Coupling: It pairs up well with all types of meat, both grilled and braised, and with aged cheeses.

Grapes: Corvina Veronese 65%, Corvinone 20%, Rondinella 15%

Serving Temperature: 62-66 °F / 17-19° C in large glasses.

From vineyards located in the municipallity of Negrar in the heart of Valpolicella Classico Zone, with an altitude of 100m above sea level.

Estimated delivery time 3-6 days

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Corte San Benedetto

“In our winery, passion, tradition and love mingle together and every single bottle embodies such everlasting values.”

The Corte San Benedetto winery, located in Arbizzano di Negrar in the ancient rural court from where it took its name, is a family-run estate.

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