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Santa Sofia Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso
Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
- Country
- Italy
- Appellation
- Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
carnes assadas · massas com molho à bolonhesa · queijos maturados
Rated vintages
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200987 pts
Santa Sofia is a celebrated estate with its very own landmark villa that was designed by architect Andrea Palladio. That beautiful aesthetic is matched by its production of fine wines. This elegant wine has dark fruit aromas and spicy flavors.
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200887 pts
Aromas of tar, asphalt, dark mineral and Indian sandalwood appear slowly and reveal a core of dark fruit and cherry that gives the wine momentum and intensity. The mouthfeel is less intense and delivers a tight, tart close.
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200787 pts
Aged in large oak casks, this fresh Ripasso makes good use of minimal wood intervention that comes forth as light spice and cinnamon. The core of this wine, however, consists of pulsing black fruit and mature cherry.