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Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Corvina · Rondinella · Molinara
- Country
- Italy
- Appellation
- Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- high
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
roasted meats · spicy dishes · aged cheeses · pasta with meat sauce · risotto
Rated vintages
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200990 pts
This is rich in black cherry flavors, with layered accents of white pepper, almond and walnut. It's the perfect marriage between the elegance of Valpolicella and the structure of Amarone. Imported by Panebianco, Vinity Wine Company.
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200890 pts
Some 18 months of oak aging gave this wine loads of density, intensity and length on the finish. It opens with bright aromas of ripe berry, leather, tar, resin and maple syrup.
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200790 pts
Here's a well-evolved and sophisticated expression of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes (the traditional blend of most Valpolicella wines) that opens with intense aromas of barbecue spice, dark chocolate, prune, cola and cherry liqueur.