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Joanne Close explores the wines of Valpolicella, focusing on Recioto, Amarone, and Ripasso, while providing insights for WSET study.

Episode 119: The Wines of Valpolicella - Recioto, Amarone & Ripasso | WSET Study Classics Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 12:58 Release Date: July 9th, 2026 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox. Subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Level 2 Mock Exam Bundle Valpolicella and its appellations come up at both WSET Level 2 and Level 3, and the different styles and production methods are a common source of confusion on exam day. The Level 2 Mock Exam Bundle includes practice questions modeled on the real exam format to help you test your understanding of exactly these kinds of topics before you sit. https://joanne-close.mykajabi.com/offers/xeXeiyop/checkout Episode Description This episode is part of the WSET Summer Classics series, revisiting foundational topics that appear across all levels of WSET study. This week Joanne heads to the Veneto to untangle Valpolicella, one of the most misunderstood wine regions in Italy and one that shows up more heavily on WSET exams than many students expect. Most people have heard of Amarone. Fewer know that Amarone was essentially an accident, or that…

People in this episode

Host: Joanne Close

Topics covered

• Valpolicella wines
• WSET study
• Italian wine regions
• wine production methods
• appassimento drying process

Keywords

• Valpolicella
• Amarone
• Recioto
• Ripasso
• WSET
• Italian wine
• wine education

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Amarone, Recioto della Valpolicella

Places: Valpolicella, Veneto

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