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Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso
Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Corvina · Rondinella · Molinara
- Country
- Italy
- Appellation
- Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
queijos curados · carnes vermelhas apimentadas · saltimbocca romana · vitela com presunto e sálvia
Rated vintages
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201189 pts
This structured ripasso has intense aromas of prune, raisin and graphite. The round and velvety palate offers a ripe blackberry core, spiced by accents of chocolate, mint, tobacco and bitter almond. Pair this with seasoned cheeses or spicy red-meat dishes.
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201088 pts
This would pair perfectly with the sweet and savory qualities of a dish like Roman saltimbocca—veal scallops wrapped with prosciutto and sage. Black cherry, cassis, dark spice and tobacco flavors all play a part in the wine's appeal.
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200988 pts
This Ripasso presents an interesting nose with clove, fresh curry leaf, cherry liqueur and bitter chocolate. It's smooth and balanced with a simple but genuine delivery overall.