2023 Torre del Falasco Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso, Cantina Valpantena Torre del Falasco

• Style: Ripasso-lifted Valpolicella
• Taste: Dried cherry, mocha, raisin, spice, dark plum
• Food: Braised meats, aged cheese, roasted poultry, game
• Occasion: Weeknight, Sunday lunch, entertaining
• Serve: 16–18°C, 2–5 years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Round, generous, and genuinely satisfying. Dried cherry and dark plum mingle with mocha warmth, layered with raisin and candied peel from ripasso contact with concentrated skins. Spice—nutmeg and clove—adds complexity, while Corvina and Corvinone structure carries it all with composure. At 14% ABV, the palate shows real ripeness without heaviness or flabbiness.

The Winery — Cantina Valpantena

The co-operative has spent nearly three decades establishing a reputation for dependable quality in the Valpantena, northeast of Verona. Led by Luca Degani since 1995, the 700-hectare operation now ranks among Italy's finest co-operatives. Cool Dolomite breezes and chalky soils give grapes the structure and acidity they need. The fruit here was grown on modest hillsides at 100–300 metres, destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled tanks for ten days, then matured two years in stainless steel to keep the wine's fruit character front-and-centre.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Uncork this for braised lamb or slow-roasted beef, or pair with aged hard cheeses—Grana Padano, Parmesan, or Gorgonzola for a savoury-sweet push. Game, venison, mushroom dishes, and roast dinners all shine alongside. If you've reached for a Valpolicella before and found it light or forgettable, this ripasso sits at a different level—one of the finest expressions of what the region can offer at this price. It's the sort of bottle that reminds you why Veneto remains one of Italy's most reliably excellent sources for serious reds. Explore the rest of our Corvina & Corvinone selection, or discover what else we've found across the wider Veneto region.