Ripasso: a bridge across freshness and energy directly to heritage UNESCO

During the “RIPASSO under the spotlight” 2025 tasting by the Consorzio Tutela Vini Valpolicella, a compelling scientific truth emerged: Ripasso is not just a winemaking technique — it is a narrative of identity.

A story in which every winemaker, like an author, decides what to preserve and what to transform.

Ripasso is a long oenological bridge: on one side, the youthful vibrancy of Valpolicella; on the other, the energy of Amarone, with its depth and power.

In between lies the wisdom of Ripasso, which truly “re-passes” — not just the wine over the Amarone pomace, but also history over emotion, ancient knowledge over everyday gestures, and authenticity over every winemaking choice.

This technique — a point of pride for our appellation — is now part of the candidacy for recognition as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

It is not merely a production step, but a living heritage, shaped by hands, climate, intuition, and deep respect for the land.

Each sip of our Ripasso tells this creative tension: a balance between the lightness of the present and the depth of the past, destined to evolve with grace and stylistic elegance.

Like a bridge suspended in time.

So let us raise a glass —

to tradition, ever renewed;

to Valpolicella, alive in its nuances;

and to those who choose to tell its story through wine.