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Ripassa Superiore Valpolicella Corvina Blend
Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto, Italy
Corvina Blend
Tomato-Based, Asian Cuisine, Mushrooms, Pork, Fish, Salads & Greens
Top Notes For
Bloody lovely I can't keep my wife away from it.
Bloody lovely I can't keep my wife away from it.
2 people found it helpfulJun 30th, 2014This wine is all about high alcohol. Raisins on the nose, very syrah-like on the palate, but alcohol overpowers this wine. Have as a cocktail, but not great with food.
This wine is all about high alcohol. Raisins on the nose, very syrah-like on the palate, but alcohol overpowers this wine. Have as a cocktail, but not great with food.
1 person found it helpfulJan 4th, 2015Ripassa 2009 - Dried Christmas fruit and old world charm.
Ripassa 2009 - Dried Christmas fruit and old world charm.
1 person found it helpfulNov 14th, 2013The nose is beyond intriguing. Imagine sticking your face in a leather bag full of sour black cherries, chocolate shavings, and wild green foliage. Raisin-ey on the palate, with great complexity. Is it minty, or more of a tarragon? Not sure...but give me more! It gets a touch sour towards the finish...maybe it needs another few years to soften up.
The nose is beyond intriguing. Imagine sticking your face in a leather bag full of sour black cherries, chocolate shavings, and wild green foliage. Raisin-ey on the palate, with great complexity. Is it minty, or more of a tarragon? Not sure...but give me more! It gets a touch sour towards the finish...maybe it needs another few years to soften up.
Aug 12th, 2015Love the bold tones of Amarone grapes! To be open at least 1 hour to appreciate the flavors!
Love the bold tones of Amarone grapes! To be open at least 1 hour to appreciate the flavors!
Nov 10th, 2013I remember really liking this wine, it stood out to me a little bit compared to other Italians
I remember really liking this wine, it stood out to me a little bit compared to other Italians
Aug 31st, 2013