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Product Details
| Country: | Italy |
|---|---|
| Region: | Veneto |
| Appellation: | Valpolicella Ripasso DOC |
| Classification: | Classico Superiore |
| Grape(s): | Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara |
| Wine Style: | Red |
| Composition: | Blend |
| Practices: | Practicing Biodynamic, Practicing Organic, Sustainable Viticulture |
Blend: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara and others.
Taste & Critical Acclaim: Rich, intense and spicy, with black pepper, nutmeg, licorice, chocolate, plums and cherries on the nose. Medium-bodied, it shows velvety tannins and lifted acidity, with a savory, chocolaty finish. -James Suckling, Feb 2025
Reviewed by: James Suckling - 92 pts
The 2020 Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Ca' del Laito has an enticing bouquet that combines sweet sage and lavender with allspice, clove and dried black cherry. It is soothingly round and pliant, with juicy acidity and bright red berry fruit offset by a twang of sour citrus. Long yet incredibly fresh, the 2020 tapers off with rosy inner florals and a hint of nectarine, which I find wildly attractive. -Eric Guido, Sep 2025
Reviewed by: Vinous - 90 pts
Pairing: Wines like this one are heaven-sent when one craves comfort foods. Some ideas include serving this alongside grilled, barbecued, braised, or stuffed meats, like roast beef, short ribs, or lamb ragù. Beef stew, pasta with meat sauce, mushroom risotto, Moroccan cuisine, or Osso Buco would also be excellent pairs. Vegetarian dishes that center around mushrooms, potatoes, or butternut squash with warming spices would fit wonderfully in the theme of this wine.
Many thanks to the fine folks at Rare Wine Co. for the following information on this exceptional producer.
Overview
- Tommaso Bussola was a pioneering viticulturist in Valpolicella, one whose wines displayed such a density and complexity of fruit that they transcended previous paradigms.
- Today, Tomasso's two sons, Giuseppe and Paolo, are building upon and refining their father's unique style, crafting wines of even greater elegance and finesse.
- The estate's normale range is easily among the region's finest values, while the late-released Riservas rank among the region's most remarkable and beloved wines.
When Veneto legend Giuseppe Quintarelli was asked years ago to name the region’s next superstar, he didn’t hesitate: Tommaso Bussola.
Quintarelli's prediction began to be realized in 1999, when Tommaso’s 1995 wines were released. Among the countless accolades he received, Gambero Rosso gave him the first of many Tre Bicchieris for his majestic Recioto TB. And 20+ years later, that prophetic answer has been born out by a stream of monumental Valpolicellas, Amarones, and Reciotos.