Valpolicella, Ripasso, Amarone, Recioto – all these Italian red wines come from the same region, and yet it is easy for wine consumers to become lost and confused between these styles. So, to provide some clarity and confidence, in this video, let’s talk about the different characteristics and production methods behind them and at the end of the video do a little wine tasting.

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**CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO:
0:00 Introduction
0:37 Valpolicella region & grapes
1:43 Valpolicella vs Amarone
2:53 Recioto
4:01 Ripasso
6:00 The Tasting
11:57 Conclusion

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