Ripa della Volta, Valpolicella Ripasso DOC, Grezzana, Italy (Vino Biologico — Certified Organic)
Kerr Street Cafe
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Ripa della Volta, Valpolicella Ripasso DOC, Grezzana, Italy (Vino Biologico — Certified Organic)
A beautifully crafted organic Ripasso from Società Agricola Ripa della Volta, estate-bottled in Grezzana in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica zone. The Ripasso method — whereby the wine undergoes a second fermentation on the dried grape skins left over from Amarone production — gives this wine a remarkable richness and concentration that sets it apart from a standard Valpolicella. Deep garnet in the glass, it opens with generous aromas of dried cherry, morel, plum compote, and a seductive hint of dark chocolate and vanilla, with the signature earthy-spice complexity that comes from the Ripasso process. At 14.5% ABV, the palate is full and velvety, with ripe, well-integrated tannins, flavours of black fig, roasted coffee, and a subtle tobacco note on the long, warming finish. The organic farming philosophy shines through in the wine’s purity and vibrancy — there’s a freshness here that lifts what could otherwise be a heavy wine. A perfect bridge between the elegance of Valpolicella and the grandeur of Amarone, this pairs magnificently with braised short ribs, duck confit, wild boar ragu, or a rich aged Parmigiano — ideal for KSC’s autumn and winter event menus. Drink now through 2029.