Sartori di Verona Regolo Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore

The little brother of Amarone – from a top winery

Black fruit, red fruit, a touch of spice, cherries, oak, vanilla, and dark chocolate. Perfectly balanced! Do you know that type of wine that is just above the standard? Valpolicella transcends, but is not yet as intense as a Amarone? That is exactly the Sartori di Verona Regolo Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore. This fine red wine from Verona (Veneto) is bursting with cherry aromas and ripe red fruit. It is made from the classic Valpolicella grapes: Corvina Veronese, Corvinone and RondinellaDo let him breathe for a bit – that makes him even softer.

What makes this wine so special is the ripasso method: it undergoes a second fermentation on the skins of Amarone grapes. As a result, it retains something of that characteristic Amarone profile, while remaining accessible. The Sartori di Verona Regolo Ripasso It is therefore a brilliant balance between power and refinement.

Taste Venetian finesse (and this is what you eat with it)

Take a first sip of the Sartori di Verona Regolo Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore And you immediately understand why Italians cherish their wine so much. It is dry and velvety, with the taste of ripe cherries as the first impression. This is followed by red berries, beautifully interwoven with soft tannins. The wine is full of flavor without being too heavy – exactly what you are looking for. Thanks to the Ripasso technique, it gains just that little bit of extra depth and intensity.

This Italian classic pairs fantastically with:

• Savory pastas with a meat or mushroom sauce

• Game dishes such as venison or wild boar

• Grilled or roasted leg of lamb or beef tenderloin

• Aged cheeses such as pecorino or Parmigiano

• Pizzas with Italian cured meats such as salami or prosciutto

• Winter stews

• BBQ with robust cuts of meat

• Dinners with friends who deserve a little extra

Tip: Pour it at room temperature (16-18°C) and give it some time in the glass – then it will come into its own fully.

From grape to glass: pure Veronese tradition

The grapes for this Ripasso Superiore are being grown in ideal locations around Verona – such as Marano di Valpolicella, San Pietro in Cariano and NegrarThese areas are true top performers in viticulture. The vines grow on calcareous and clay-rich soils, between 170 and 250 meters above sea level. Traditional methods are still used. Veronese pergola system, a classic way to allow the grapes to ripen optimally.

After a careful harvest, the vinification process begins. First, a normal fermentation of 8 to 10 days follows at a controlled temperature. Then comes the unique element: the ripassoThe wine is fermented a second time on the skins of the Amarone. That gives it that extra structure and power. Subsequently, the wine ages for about 24 months in wooden barrels, followed by once again 6 months bottle agingOnly then is it ready for your glass.

Sartori di Verona Regolo Ripasso: pure enjoyment from Veneto

This wine shows why Veneto is such a famous wine region. The Sartori di Verona Regolo Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore knows how to perfectly combine character and drinkability. Thanks to the Ripasso method, you taste a hint of Amarone – but without the price tag and with a bit more accessibility.

The beauty of this wine is that it is suitable for both weekdays and special evenings. It brings the warm, welcoming atmosphere of Verona directly to your table. With 2.5 years of aging, it has enough complexity to impress, yet remains smooth and elegant enough for a plate of pasta. Salute! At the best that Veneto has to offer.

Psst: Did you know that this winery also has an impressive Amarone it makes?