Le Preare Valpolicella Ripasso

This Le Preare is the best and most beloved series from the Cantina di Negrar winery. The winery was founded in 1933 when a group of winegrowers wanted to combine their knowledge and experience in a new project. They began building a modern winery and invested heavily in the vineyards. This combination proved a success, as today the winery boasts no fewer than two hundred members who all share a single goal: to make the best wine. Daniele Accordini is currently responsible for this, as he is the winemaker at this beautiful Italian winery.

This Le Preare Ripasso Valpolicella is made with dried grapes

Baby Amarone is also called Ripasso. Every wine enthusiast knows that Amarone is a world-class wine from the Valpolicella region. What makes this wine special? Well, after harvest, the grapes are first dried on beds—yes, you read that right. The grapes receive a 5-star treatment, and the drying process develops ripe and very full aromas and flavors. When the Amarone is pressed, a must remains, which is added to this Ripasso, creating a second fermentation influenced by the Amarone. You can imagine the blending of the grapes creating a celebration, with streamers and balloons, because yes, this Ripasso becomes an unparalleled wine with a touch of Amarone influence. The vineyard for this Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore Le Preare is located in the hills of the Valpolicella Classico.

Manual harvest for the Le Preare Ripasso

Here, the finest grapes are carefully cultivated and harvested by hand. This reflects the beauty of this wine, which you can smell immediately upon opening the bottle: beautiful aromas of dried black and red fruit, a touch of chocolate, plums, jam, and a hint of light spice. The taste of this red Le Preare is soft, smooth, and even smoother, like a little angel caressing your tongue... That's the best way to describe it, especially at this price point! The palate offers plenty of richness of black fruit, a touch of cherry jam, dried plums, dark chocolate, and subtle hints of vanilla, raisins, and spices. But for this price, a true discovery, according to our vinologist!