POESIE Valpolicella Ripasso DOC – Italian Red Wine from Veneto, 75cl

What is Valpolicella Ripasso?

Valpolicella Ripasso is one of the best-known red wine styles from the Veneto region. The name “Ripasso” refers to a traditional winemaking technique in which Valpolicella wine is given additional contact with the grape pomace used in the production of Amarone. This contributes to a wine with greater body and depth while retaining the characteristic freshness and fruit-driven personality of Valpolicella.

POESIE Valpolicella Ripasso DOC offers a balance between fruit, softness and structure, making it particularly versatile at the dinner table.

🇮🇹 From Veneto to your Italian dinner table

Valpolicella is one of the historic wine areas of the Veneto region, around Verona. This is the Italy of rolling hills, historic villages, family tables and long dinners — an area where red wine is naturally associated with generous regional cooking. The POESIE range belongs to the Veronese wine tradition and includes wines from the Veneto wine heritage, including Valpolicella Ripasso DOC.

For us at Essenza Pisterzi, that is what makes this bottle interesting: not simply the wine itself, but the food culture surrounding it.

Tasting notes

Colour:
Intense ruby red.

Aroma:
Fruity and inviting, with aromas reminiscent of ripe red and dark fruit, accompanied by subtle spicy notes.

On the palate:
Soft and enveloping, with pleasant tannins and a good balance between fruit and structure.

Finish:
Persistent, fruity and pleasantly warming.

The wine is commonly described with a combination of fruity aromas, soft tannins and good persistence, making it particularly suitable for hearty Italian cuisine.

What to eat with Valpolicella Ripasso

Pair it with hearty Italian pasta dishes such as:

• Tagliatelle with ragù
• Lasagne
• Baked pasta
• Pasta with sausage
• Mushroom pasta
• Truffle pasta
• Filled pasta with rich meat-based sauces

Its structure works particularly well with savoury, flavourful sauces.

Italian meats

Try it with:

• Grilled beef
• Roast beef
• Braised meat
• Roast pork
• Grilled sausages
• Italian-style meat dishes
• Game

Italian cheeses

A natural match for:

• Parmigiano Reggiano
• Aged Pecorino
• Montasio
• Medium-aged Italian cheeses
• Other mature, savoury cheeses

Salumi

For a classic Italian aperitivo or rustic dinner, pour it alongside:

• Prosciutto
• Salame
• Coppa
• Soppressata
• Other medium-aged Italian cured meats