La Giaretta, Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore, 2022 Malvasia Riojana Look no further than this

Look no further than this for a sublime example of classic Northern Italian red

favouring thoughtful vineyard work and minimal interference

Supple and juicy in the mouth

The blend is 90% Sémillon for texture and honeyed depth

beautifully balanced by subtle fruit sweetness and a lively citrus finish

La Giaretta, Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore, 2022 Malvasia Riojana Look no further than thisRipasso began as a clever way to give lighter Valpolicella more depth in weaker vintages: the young wine was repassed over the rich lees of Amarone, gaining extra body, flavour and structure in the process. At La Giaretta, the approach is more direct. The same grapes used for Amarone are selected for the Ripasso, simply harvested earlier, and no appassimento is carried out. The result keeps freshness while still delivering concentration. The wine is