by Traveling Golfer Staff | Mar 19, 2021
What you can Expect: Another old favourite, this iconic Italian wine, made with a second fermentation of Valpolicella on the lees of Amarone. Dry, with complex chocolate, cinnamon, nuts and figs interplay and a velvety feel. It is a solid Italian go to...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Dec 18, 2020
What do I think: Amarone lite you might say – never met a Ripasso that I did not like. What the Experts say: Clear ruby red with purple highlights; chocolate, nutmeg and toast aromas with floral and fig notes; dry, medium to full body; forward fruit flavours,...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Aug 31, 2020
What do I think: I’ve said it a million times, I have never met a Ripasso I did not like. For the price certainly a keeper. Medium to full bodied and full of flavor. What the Experts say: Deep ruby; notes of black cherry, raisin and fig on the nose; on the palate it...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Oct 2, 2019
I have never met a Ripasso that I did not like and that goes for the Ripassa in this case! Might be the female version and similar in style to my favorite red – Amarone! What the Experts say: Ripasso wines are fondly referred to as ‘baby Amarone’ by some. Zenato’s...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Sep 21, 2018
This is one solid wine from a very reliable Italian wine family! Deep red in colour with captivating aromas. Rich and full bodied on the palate – my kind of wine! A steal at under 20...
by Traveling Golfer Staff | Feb 15, 2018
Adding a little Italian Flare. I always say that I have never met a Ripasso I did not like. I have had many of these over the years and when I open them I always ask myself why I don’t drink this more often. Consistently great! Made from Valpolicella with...
