Bolla Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Classico Superiore

A classic Ripasso from the heart of the Valpolicella Classico zone – powerful enough for the autumn table, accessible enough for everyday enjoyment.

Bolla is one of the oldest wine houses in Verona, founded in 1883 in Soave. The winery has helped shape the Ripasso method for decades: already fermented Valpolicella is placed a second time on the pomace of the Amarone harvest. This allows the wine to draw color, structure, and extract without reaching the heaviness of an Amarone.

It shows a rich ruby red in the glass. Dark cherry, blackberry, and a hint of clove on the nose. Soft tannins on the palate, moderate acidity, and a finish with notes of wild berries and a touch of cocoa. Not a heavyweight, but decent substance for a Ripasso of this class.

• Food: Pasta al ragù, grilled lamb chops, aged Pecorino
• Temperature: 16–18 °C