I am usually a ZIn drinker, but tried this because we had a house guest that loves Valpolicella. Can't say enough for the value..Smooth, tasty and easy drinking..worth a try..it's now one of our regular purchases
a WINE FOR EVERYONE
08/14/2010
by Meadows12666627
This is an amazing wine. Everyone finds what they like in this smooth, full bodied, low tannin red. Excellent for a dinner wine, as well as for just enjoying a glass while the sun sets.
A staple in our house
11/10/2009
by Masterson10915747
Rich and velvety smooth. Always a hit with our guests! Always keep several bottles on hand. Can't beat it for the price. You won't be disappointed!
If you can't afford an Amarone, this is the next best thing.
02/08/2008
by Serge_D
Nice, full-bodied, a great Amarone-like Val. Buy again!
I FOOLED THEM ALL!
10/11/2007
by Jerome12357001
A wonderful tasting, velvety smooth delight as this wine took the WTC (Wine Tasters Club) by surprise. They couldn't believe it wasn't a $20 bottle of wine. Outstanding taste, velvety smooth, good nose, full-bodied. This is one of my favorite wines.
When you can't afford the amarone
05/08/2006
by Burdick10783353
This is almost as good. In fact it was better than the $20 amarone that Total Wine has for sale. I will DEFINATELY be buying this one again. I understand the reason this wine is so much like an amarone is because the wine is allowed to sit on crushed amarone grapes (which are raisened grapes--at least in part).
Finally, A ripasso I will buy again.
12/14/2008
by Wright12523678
Not complex but raisin and dark fruit. Definitely next to an amarone. Held up well after being open a day.
Great value
05/13/2008
by Tate10739853
OK, so it's not an amarone, or even a top ripasso -- but for $11 a bottle (case discount) this was excellent. If you want a wine with real Italian varietal character for an informal meal, give it a try.
04/20/2008
by Hoevenaar12677671
Really flavorable Valpolicella. Like it a lot.
Great Buy
01/21/2006
by Lawrence11810077
May be the best Ripasso for the money - smooth - you can pick up the Amarone tones for Valpolicella $
richer and fuller
02/17/2006
by Eichelberger11371647
a terrific ripasso without spending arm and leg. very nice for change of pace and matches well with flavorful foods.
Disappointing Ripasso!
04/15/2007
by Thumper 12141604
Unfortunately this was a rather disappointing experience. Perhaps no one can make an authentic "Ripasso" at this "QPR?" Villa Maffei's unremarkable wine is nearly devoid of those uniquely "Ripasso" raisin, dried fruits and licorice characteristics. It was just another bland unfocused Valpolicella posing as a "Ripasso."
Disappointing for a Ripasso
03/25/2006
by Anchor5072
Good but not special. The other Ripasso (Ripassa)wines offered by TW are better.
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