Valpolicella Ripassa wine kit from RJ Spagnols. 'Ripasso' is the Italian term meaning 'repassed' which is a technique using the dried grape skins from Amarone wine to add flavor and tannin to Valpolicella wines. Spagnols has modified the term 'Ripassa' because of the unique Mi-Pak technology used to prepare the skins. They crush and dry 2 lbs of virgin winery grapes to create the included Mi-Pak Winery grape skins. This 16 liter kit contains winery grape skins, a hop bag, 2 packs of heavy oak and oak shavings. This is one BIG wine aromas of farm fresh cherries backed by streaks of dark chocolate and toasted oak. It compiments rich foods such as char grilled chicken, pepper steak, well aged cheeses and baby back ribs. Makes 6 US