Valpolicella Ripasso?is a fruity, complex red wine from the Valpolicella viticultural zone of Veneto, north-eastern Italy. Because Valpolicella's wines generally lean towards the lighter end of the scale, for centuries the local winemakers have employed various techniques to improve the depth and complexity of their cuvees. The?passito?and?ripasso?methods have been the most successful: the former is used in the?Recioto della Valpolicella?and?Amarone della Valpolicella, while the latter is used to make Valpolicella Ripasso.