The Ripasso or Ripassa is also called the baby amarone because the wine is made with the must of the amarone. barrels but for 12 months. In terms of price/quality, this wine is highly recommended and it will be difficult to find a Ripasso with this quality and at this price. This wine is nice and firm in the mouth with predominantly cherries, plums and a little espresso and leather. The scent consists mainly of cherries and raspberries, currants and raisins.