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Solane Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Corvina Blend

8.5192 ratings
8.314 pro ratings
Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto, Italy
Corvina Blend
Tomato-Based, Asian Cuisine, Mushrooms, Pork, Fish, Salads & Greens
Top Notes For
Austin Hohnke

I’ve had this bottle around for years and it was a surprising pop and pour tonight. Loads of funk right out of the gate. Fennel, tobacco, red fruits settled. Perfect for a red sauce BYOB kinda place.

I’ve had this bottle around for years and it was a surprising pop and pour tonight. Loads of funk right out of the gate. Fennel, tobacco, red fruits settled. Perfect for a red sauce BYOB kinda place.

Aug 22nd, 2019
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

8.0

Typically average Valpolicella Ripasso. And Ripasso shouldn't be "average". Lots of funk, medium everything in structure. No risk, no gain. 2011 vintage

Typically average Valpolicella Ripasso. And Ripasso shouldn't be "average". Lots of funk, medium everything in structure. No risk, no gain. 2011 vintage

2 people found it helpfulFeb 24th, 2015
Emily & Alessio Valle

The 2011 vintage has a potential for additional aging. As of today, it seems lacking the body of other Ripassos, but mostly because of the way the wine was re-fermented over partially dried grapes instead of the pressed clusters. Cherry and fruit, with persistent notes of spices and black pepper.

The 2011 vintage has a potential for additional aging. As of today, it seems lacking the body of other Ripassos, but mostly because of the way the wine was re-fermented over partially dried grapes instead of the pressed clusters. Cherry and fruit, with persistent notes of spices and black pepper.

2 people found it helpfulDec 30th, 2014
Jim Reed

Fine Wine Room Manager Harbor View Wines and Liquors

8.8

2011 is showing some age already. Enjoyable, earthy funk, but a little hot and out of balance

2011 is showing some age already. Enjoyable, earthy funk, but a little hot and out of balance

1 person found it helpfulJun 10th, 2015
Nick Demos

2011

2011

Sep 18th, 2014
Paul Masson

Funky raisiny soft tannins correct

Funky raisiny soft tannins correct

May 9th, 2014
Cody Clifford

2019 very fruit forward and tasty wine

2019 very fruit forward and tasty wine

Dec 21st, 2023
Stephen Pierron

Medium bodied wine with tart bing cherry notes, plums, and tart raspberries with a long spicy and tannic finish. I kind of also got some eucalyptus notes as well. High alcohol and earthy

Medium bodied wine with tart bing cherry notes, plums, and tart raspberries with a long spicy and tannic finish. I kind of also got some eucalyptus notes as well. High alcohol and earthy

Jul 29th, 2018
ML
8.7

Lauren gift. Bin312

Lauren gift. Bin312

Feb 16th, 2018
S D
8.9

Pretty good. Got it from Total Wine for $12. I would repeat it

Pretty good. Got it from Total Wine for $12. I would repeat it

Nov 23rd, 2017