& 75 year old Rosemary Balsamic Vinegar Glaze - Cotes du Rhone (France) - Corteforte Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 1998 (Italy) Rack of Australian Free Range Lamb served with Peach Chutney, Parsnip Puree and Basil Pea... (1 reply, last updated by Katie July 26, 2002)

Valpolicella Classico “Campo Santa Lena”, Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso“Campo San VIto”, Amarone Classico“Villa Monteleone” and “Campo San Paolo” and Recioto Classico... (4 replies, last updated by RST April 6, 2009)

IMO, the best full-bodied rich Italian red wine you’re going to get for $20 to 25 is a Valpolicella... insist on a Ripasso Classico Superiore... you should see those 3 words on the bottle. You won’t get a very... (12 replies, last updated by Chicago Mike November 11, 2004)

the "superiore" word on their label. I believe that this indicates wines that the individual producer feels are particularly good. Hence, you can have a label that indicates a Classico Superiore Valpolicella that is Ripasso. Or... (16 replies, last updated by 1K diner February 18, 2005)

, and sticking to the price range, I'd recommend a Langhe Rosso, a Roero Rosso, or a Valpolicella Ripasso. If serving the risotto on its own, I'd recommend a Roero Arneis if you want a white, or a Valpolicella (not Ripasso) if you... (9 replies, last updated by therealdoctorlew January 17, 2009)

of Chardonnay, Malvasia, Ribolla, Picolit, & Sauvignon Blanc REDS: '97 Raimondi Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore, Campo San Vito cuvee '97 Cavallotto Barolo Riserva Vignolo, Castiglione Falletto '97 Angelini “Val... (4 replies, last updated by Chicago Mike September 16, 2004)

As other posters suggested, Valpolicella Ripasso Superiores are excellent “cousins” of Amarone, very drinkable and great value for the money. (10 replies, last updated by Chicago Mike March 2, 2007)

& 75 year old Rosemary Balsamic Vinegar Glaze - Cotes du Rhone (France) - Corteforte Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 1998 (Italy) Rack of Australian Free Range Lamb served with Peach Chutney, Parsnip Puree and Basil Pea... (3 replies, last updated by DenK July 28, 2002)

I mentioned below that I would write in with the name of the raisin-y Italian wine that was so good with the cheeses: Allegrini, Recioto Della Valpolicella Classico 2000 Imported by Wine Bow (2 replies, last updated by PoolBoy September 21, 2004)

Vigna San Giuseppe Riserva 2000 F.lli Cavallotto Barolo Monfortino Riserva 1999 Giacomo Conterno (more traditional) Veneto Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Vigneto Monte Ca' Bianca 2001 Lorenzo Begali (great value, nearly on par... (2 replies, last updated by whiner November 20, 2007)

Send them a great Cali Zinfandel... probably the best red wine you can find in that price range.... look for a great 99 or perhaps 2001... You can also get some beautiful Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripassos for that price...... (10 replies, last updated by BN1 December 3, 2006)

. Seco-Bertani Valpolicella Valpinetone Ripasso 2004 ($15 - $20): a “baby Amarone” made from the same three grapes as “regular” Amarone, this wine is softer and lighter than the Fratta Pasini;... (12 replies, last updated by sarbuze December 13, 2007)

rose' they had on the menu ($10) while my wife had a glass of the Valpolicella Classico - Sane Ripasso ($9) which was the perfect weight for her palate (that is to say not terribly adventurous, though hearty and leaning toward... (1 reply, last updated by kenito799 August 28, 2006)

and quality in the reds, I'd choose the Valpolicella Classico Superiore. It’s likely to be quite delicious on it’s own and very “food friendly”. Definitely go with the Moscato d’Asti up front, but... (4 replies, last updated by Hoffmnron January 3, 2007)

-excellent with my edge probably going to the Begali right now (assuming 2001 for all). If you want a wine that truly tastes like an Amarone but is not, I would reccomend the Bussola Valpolicalla TB which should be about $35. It... (14 replies, last updated by maria lorraine January 18, 2008)