Giuseppe Campagnola

Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore Corvina Blend

8.787 ratings
8.68 pro ratings
Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto, Italy
Corvina Blend
Tomato-Based, Asian Cuisine, Mushrooms, Pork, Fish, Salads & Greens
Top Notes For
Tom Casagrande

A bit more subdued and settled than the last bottle I drank a couple of years ago. The fruit has pulled back a bit, and it’s showing a leaner, more savory side. While not something to ponder on its own, it’s a great accompaniment to dishes like tonight’s ragu, and at bottom I guess that’s what Ripassos are made for.

A bit more subdued and settled than the last bottle I drank a couple of years ago. The fruit has pulled back a bit, and it’s showing a leaner, more savory side. While not something to ponder on its own, it’s a great accompaniment to dishes like tonight’s ragu, and at bottom I guess that’s what Ripassos are made for.

Oct 4th, 2021
Jordan Wardlaw

Surprisingly pure fruit character for a ripasso. Terrific balance.

Surprisingly pure fruit character for a ripasso. Terrific balance.

Dec 4th, 2020
Tom Casagrande

I love the luminous color on this! Beautiful melange of fresh and dried cherry on the nose. Subtle sweet spice. Very direct, intense, and pure in the mouth. Great, puckery acids. Not complex, but wonderful with the tomatoey, herby, chicken thigh pasta sauce I made.

I love the luminous color on this! Beautiful melange of fresh and dried cherry on the nose. Subtle sweet spice. Very direct, intense, and pure in the mouth. Great, puckery acids. Not complex, but wonderful with the tomatoey, herby, chicken thigh pasta sauce I made.

Jun 4th, 2019
Jul Winetante

This "poor Man's Amarone" made our day!.) Dark ruby color with burgundy shades. Evolution of aroma is impressive, it's like "three-storey building". "Вasement" packed with smoldering peat & fallen leaves, petroleum, licorice. The second "floor" gives aroma of smoked meat. Finally, black berries and hints of wet autumn leaves are on a dessert. Juicy and strong. Berries accompany dark cherries in a palate and 5-spice is in aftertaste. Actually second day this Ripasso is none the worse!

This "poor Man's Amarone" made our day!.) Dark ruby color with burgundy shades. Evolution of aroma is impressive, it's like "three-storey building". "Вasement" packed with smoldering peat & fallen leaves, petroleum, licorice. The second "floor" gives aroma of smoked meat. Finally, black berries and hints of wet autumn leaves are on a dessert. Juicy and strong. Berries accompany dark cherries in a palate and 5-spice is in aftertaste. Actually second day this Ripasso is none the worse!

1 person found it helpfulOct 28th, 2014
Peter van den Besselaar

Not my cup of tea, missing balance

Not my cup of tea, missing balance

Jan 20th, 2015
Denis Roudenko

15.5/20 (87/100)

15.5/20 (87/100)

May 29th, 2014
Denis Roudenko

16/20 (89/100)

16/20 (89/100)

May 26th, 2014
Katri Tuominen

Grillatun possulihan kanssa sopiva punkku

Grillatun possulihan kanssa sopiva punkku

May 19th, 2023
Janhavi Prasada

A tab bit on the sweet side but over all a great blend with savory accompaniments

A tab bit on the sweet side but over all a great blend with savory accompaniments

Feb 5th, 2023
Jan de Weerd

Probably should rate it higher, it was phenomenal with the grilled eggplant plant, peper, fennel, feta and an awesome homemade red wine vinegarette with orange, garlic, Dijon mustard, balsamic. It brought out the earthy spiciness of the Ripasso, dark plum, fig extracts.

Probably should rate it higher, it was phenomenal with the grilled eggplant plant, peper, fennel, feta and an awesome homemade red wine vinegarette with orange, garlic, Dijon mustard, balsamic. It brought out the earthy spiciness of the Ripasso, dark plum, fig extracts.

Aug 14th, 2021