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Tommasi Viticoltori Ripasso Valpolicella Corvina-based red blend
Tommasi Viticoltori · Veneto · Italy
$15.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 94-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
Ripe cherry and black cherry layered with pepper, tobacco, warm spice and a smooth, polished finish.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like medium-full Italian reds such as Valpolicella Ripasso, fuller Chianti Classico Riserva, Rosso di Montalcino or lighter Amarone styles.
Why buy it
It delivers the richer Ripasso profile - extra texture, spice and depth from Amarone pomace contact - while staying food-friendly and less heavy than Amarone.
Best for
Braised meats, grilled steak, mushroom dishes, aged cheeses and relaxed Italian meals.
Style
Dry, medium-full to full-bodied, ripe-fruited, spicy and polished.
Drinks like
Valpolicella Ripasso, richer Corvina blends, softer Sangiovese-based reds, lighter Amarone.
Experience level
Approachable for casual red-wine drinkers, with enough regional character for Valpolicella fans.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
Cheese: aged cheeses
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-64 F
- Decanting:
- Optional 15-20 minutes to open up the spice and fruit.
- Glassware:
- Medium to large red wine glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Enjoy now; current releases can generally hold for a few years in good storage.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days, recorked and kept cool.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Tommasi Ripasso is a richer, fuller expression of Valpolicella, made by refermenting selected Valpolicella wine on Amarone grape pomace. Expect bright ruby color, cherry jam and sweet red cherry fruit, with black pepper, tobacco and silky tannins.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Corvina-based red blend
- Grapes
- 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 5% Corvinone
- Producer
- Tommasi Viticoltori
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Veneto
- Appellation
- Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 13.5%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Vineyard source:
- Grapes selected from Conca d'Oro and Tenuta Prunea vineyards in the rolling hills of the Valpolicella Classica area.
- Vessel:
- Fermentation in stainless steel vats.
About the winery · Tommasi Viticoltori ›
Tommasi Viticoltori is a family wine estate based in Valpolicella Classica, with roots dating to 1902. The fourth generation now leads the company, which remains strongly identified with Valpolicella and Amarone traditions. The estate farms important Valpolicella Classica sites including Conca d'Oro, La Groletta and Ca' Florian, along with broader vineyard holdings in Verona-area denominations.
Critic reviews
94/100Wine Enthusiast
“Fresh flowers, cherries, currants and raspberries; energetic palate while retaining class.”
93/100Wine Enthusiast
“Dried fig, black cherry, clove, cinnamon and chocolate with sturdy structure and fine tannins.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tommasi Viticoltori Ripasso Valpolicella Corvina-based red blend dry or sweet?
- Tommasi Viticoltori Ripasso Valpolicella Corvina-based red blend is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
- What does Tommasi Viticoltori Ripasso Valpolicella Corvina-based red blend taste like?
- Ripe cherry and black cherry layered with pepper, tobacco, warm spice and a smooth, polished finish.
- What food pairs with Tommasi Viticoltori Ripasso Valpolicella Corvina-based red blend?
- It pairs well with braised beef, grilled steak, mushroom risotto and aged cheeses.
- How should I serve Tommasi Viticoltori Ripasso Valpolicella Corvina-based red blend?
- Serve at 60-64 F. Optional 15-20 minutes to open up the spice and fruit. Glass: Medium to large red wine glass.
- Is Tommasi Viticoltori Ripasso Valpolicella Corvina-based red blend a good value?
- At $15.99 it carries a verified 94-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Tommasi Viticoltori Ripasso Valpolicella Corvina-based red blend?
- 750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.