{"product_id":"campagnola-2022-valpolicella-ripasso-classico-superiore-doc-750ml","title":"Campagnola 2022 Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRipasso is one of Valpolicella’s signature techniques, and Campagnola’s version is a classic of the style. After the Amarone and Recioto wines have finished fermenting, the winery takes the fresh, drained grape skins (the pomace) left behind and, in February, passes the young Valpolicella wine over them, so that a second fermentation, or “re-passing,” takes place. This gives the wine extra color, body, structure, and a hint of the dried-grape richness of Amarone, which is why Ripasso is often called a “baby Amarone.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 2022 is a blend of 35% Corvina, 35% Corvinone, and 30% Rondinella from the Classico zone, bottled at 13.5% ABV. After the re-passing, the wine is refined in large 20-, 30-, and 50-hectoliter oak casks for a year, then rests four months in bottle before release. Large casks give the wine roundness without adding obvious oak flavor, so the fruit stays at the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe winery’s tasting notes describe an “intense ruby red color” with “violet reflections,” a “spicy bouquet with intense aromas of ripe cherry and jam,” and a palate that is “dry, full, soft,” with “a very pleasant bitter finish.” A more detailed description finds “layers of black cherry, dried plum, and warm baking spice, underpinned by subtle notes of cocoa, tobacco, and forest floor,” with a palate that is “silky and generous, offering ripe fruit, fine-grained tannins, and a long, savoury finish.” It’s rich, juicy, and spicy, with enough acidity to work well at the table. It’s an easy match for pasta, sausages, roasts, game, and aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCampagnola 2022 Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC is produced by Campagnola in the Valpolicella Classico zone of Veneto, Italy. It is a blend of 35% Corvina, 35% Corvinone, and 30% Rondinella, re-passed in February on the fresh pomace left after the Amarone and Recioto fermentations. It is refined for one year in large oak barrels of 20-30-50 hl, then four months in bottle. Bottled at 13.5% ABV, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo critic scores are published for this bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampagnola (official tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Intense ruby red colour. Spicy bouquet with intense aromas of ripe cherry and jam. Dry, full, soft flavour in the mouth, with a very pleasant bitter finish.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampagnola (additional winery description):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Intense ruby color with violet reflections; its aroma is complex, with ripe red fruit aromas, spices that caress the palate, and a subtle floral note that adds depth and refinement.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetailer tasting description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Rich and expressive, this Ripasso unfolds with layers of black cherry, dried plum, and warm baking spice, underpinned by subtle notes of cocoa, tobacco, and forest floor. The palate is silky and generous, offering ripe fruit, fine-grained tannins, and a long, savoury finish.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntense ruby with violet reflections. Ripe cherry and jam lead, with black cherry, dried plum, baking spice, and a subtle floral note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDry, full, and soft, with ripe fruit, cocoa, tobacco, and forest floor, with fine-grained tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong and savory, with a pleasant bitter note typical of Ripasso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eValpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC, Veneto, Italy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35% Corvina · 35% Corvinone · 30% Rondinella\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCampagnola\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRipasso — re-passed on fresh Amarone \u0026amp; Recioto pomace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 year in large oak casks (20-50 hl), 4 months in bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA rich, spicy, cherry-driven Ripasso, a “baby Amarone” built for the table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRipe cherry, dried plum, jam, baking spice, cocoa, soft bitterness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePasta with meat sauce, carbonara, or ossobuco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSausages, grilled and roast red meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServe at about 16-18°C, and decant briefly if you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45556396687426,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Campagnola_2023_Valpolicella_Ripasso_Classico_Superiore_DOC_750ml.jpg?v=1789004879","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/campagnola-2022-valpolicella-ripasso-classico-superiore-doc-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}