Tom Casagrande

9.1

Before airing, nose was weird and furniture-like. But things normalized quickly. This is one of the more complex non-Ripasso Valpos out there (yes, I know it’s not officially DOC). Nose has bitter cherry, almond, tilled soil (almost like the smell of just-pulled carrots). Great balance, fruit and acid in abundance, soft mouthfeel, lighter weight. Tannins resolved. Bone dry. Finish is minerally and savory. Would work with a wide range of Italian food. I should note that the back label states that this was made in accordance with a 19th century traditional technique, including aging in chestnut and cherrywood barrels. — 10 days ago

ESF

9.2

Just gorgeous - inky dark brooding, gobs of blackberry but more black cherry mingled with licorice (more anise), medicinal, forest floor, raisins & prunes. Silky sexy viscous fat across mid palate and then off to lingering echoing finish. Just wanted a bit more acidity thru finish, but for the age, relieved it showed so well. — 14 days ago

j a

9.0

killer fruit on the nose, black fruit for days with each taste! complex, great mouthfeel, just a little sip of heaven. — 4 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Deep Ruby with aromas of dried fruits, savory spices and smoky notes. On the palate sweet plum and cherry flavors, savory, with citrus, licorice, pepper & cacao. Soft tannins, chewy on long finish, great balance with acidity, nice mouthfeel, ending with an oaky character. — 8 days ago

Matthew Cohen

9.0

Thick like a milkshake. . Plum extract. Not much acidity. Not mineral. Thick. Plum extract is cool. — 2 days ago

Jayna Fontenot

8.9

Deep ruby color, almost garnet. Decent legs. Cherry and leather and bright red fruit on the nose. Maybe also pepper? Very lightly tannic rainier cherry, cranberry, and silky red fruit. It's good, but not my favorite Valpolicella blend. — 12 days ago

Boris Mathiszik

9.1

Nice Amarone. Pretty dry, but opened up nicely to herbal and red fruit flavors, and velvety feel. — a day ago

Michael B

8.9

What an interesting and delicious surprise. Dominant notes of thyme, earth, leather followed by cracked, smoky pepper. Medium to heavy bodied. Definitely will buy this again — 7 days ago

Daniel M

9.0

Cherry and raisins along with a slight mineral note like pencil lead. This is very inviting. The palate is well designed with a good acid drive, a sweet mouthfeel with a big bright cherry note and a bit of raisins too. There is a big bold midpalate with a bit of a grain and that nice drying effect that disrupts a sweet mouthfeel. The finish is fruit forward with notes of raisins, along with that great drying effect. This is very well made. — 14 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Traditional Valpolicella blend of Corvina (70%), Molinara (20%) and Rondinella (10%). Big cherry fruit aromas and flavors with notes of dark plums and chocolate. Fresh, rich and vibrant. Lighter in body than rippasso style wines from this area. Pleasant surprise. Outstanding QPR. — 8 days ago