Speri Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore (2019)

A deep intense ruby red color, with hints of red fruit, spices and cocoa on the nose. Warming and smooth on the palate, nicely balanced by rounded tannins.

Tasting Notes

93 James Suckling
This is packed tight with a concentrated, silky bead of ripe red berries and red cherries that drives through the palate, until fine, quite firm tannins block its path right at the end. Medium-bodied, but the concentration of fruit makes it feel heavier. Lots of energy here, but balance, too. Delicious now. Even better after another year in bottle. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The Speri 2019 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso shows nice weight and good texture over a generous medium-bodied mouthfeel. The bouquet is very expressive and full, revealing dark cherry and blackcurrant with the raisiny or slightly baked overtones that you should expect of Ripasso. This organic wine offers alternating flavors that swing from sweet to savory, thus broadening considerably this wine's food-pairing potential. The classic blend is 70% Corvina and 20% Rondinella with Molinara and a few other indigenous varieties thrown in for the remaining 10%. Production is 100,000 bottles.