The Le Ragose 2017 Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore is a dark and savory expression with dried fruit, Morello cherry, cured leather and warm earthy end notes. The wine is mid-weight on the palate, although the power of the fruit and the density of this wine's texture ultimately gives it a wider and heavier footprint. The blend of fruit is 50% Corvina, 20% Corvinone, 20% Rondinella and 10% other grapes from the appellation. Fruit comes from an 18-hectare estate with a mix of calcareous and some volcanic soils. Some 60,000 bottles were released at good value to the budget buyer.