L’Arco Arcum Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore vs Aristocratico Appassimento
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
L’Arco Arcum Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore
€32
Tale of the taste
L’Arco Arcum Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore
Aristocratico Appassimento
Body
8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal
Tannin
6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity
4 vs 4 · same
Sweetness
6 vs 6 · same
Fruit
9 vs 10 · +1 on the steal
Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.
Why it’s a dupe
Same red-fruit crunchSame sweet streakAbout 25% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €8 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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