Vignealte Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore is a red produced by Zeni in Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore, Veneto, Italy. Classified as Superiore. Made from Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore
Classification: Superiore
Region: Veneto
Country: Italy
Grapes: Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Zeni's Ripasso Superiore is "repassed" over Amarone skins for extra richness, then given the additional required ageing of the Superiore designation. Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara give dried cherry and raisin depth with baking spice and dark chocolate, riding a velvety, warming structure with medium tannin.
Serving: Serve at 16–18 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Veneto, Italy
Veneto is a prolific region in northeastern Italy, running from Lake Garda toward Venice, and one of the country's largest producers by volume.
Corvina
Corvina is a red grape from Italy's Veneto region, the leading variety behind the wines of Valpolicella, including its famous dried-grape styles.
Rondinella
Rondinella is a red grape from the Veneto region of northeast Italy, valued less as a soloist than as a dependable supporting player in the blends of Valpolicella and its powerful cousin Amarone.
Molinara
Molinara is a red grape from the Veneto region of north-east Italy, known chiefly as a supporting player in the wines of the Valpolicella area.
More wines
From Zeni
- Chiaretto Bardolino Classico — Zeni, Bardolino Classico
More red wines from Veneto
- Acinatico Amarone della Valpolicella Classico — Stefano Accordini, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
- Altarol — Corte Figaretto, Valpolicella
- Amarone della Valpolicella — Mastia, Amarone della Valpolicella
- Amarone della Valpolicella — Cadis, Amarone della Valpolicella
Frequently asked questions
Where is Vignealte Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore from?
Vignealte Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore is produced by Zeni in Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore, Veneto, Italy.
What grapes are in Vignealte Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore?
Vignealte Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore is a blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara.