Allegrini
Villa Cavarena Valpolicella Ripasso Corvina Blend
Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto, Italy
Strong flavor of grape skin and stem. More complex than the Valpolicella but would likely skip this and go to the Amarone. Tasting this at the same time as the Valpolicalla and Amarone from the same winery.
Strong flavor of grape skin and stem. More complex than the Valpolicella but would likely skip this and go to the Amarone. Tasting this at the same time as the Valpolicalla and Amarone from the same winery.
Mar 27th, 2020
Sept 28, 2019. J2’s 5th bonus year celebration. TW Concierge offering April 2017. Purchased this and the Amarone. This is s solid Ripasso. Tart cherries, of course but not overpowering. Smooth, no pepper, hint of chocolate. 70% Corvina, 30% Rondinella. I believe Villa Cavarena is an Allegrini family label, from their Co-op? Definitely Allegrini quality and for <$20/bottle, what’s not to like???
Sept 28, 2019. J2’s 5th bonus year celebration. TW Concierge offering April 2017. Purchased this and the Amarone. This is s solid Ripasso. Tart cherries, of course but not overpowering. Smooth, no pepper, hint of chocolate. 70% Corvina, 30% Rondinella. I believe Villa Cavarena is an Allegrini family label, from their Co-op? Definitely Allegrini quality and for <$20/bottle, what’s not to like???
Sep 29th, 2019Bright sour cherry notes with an underlying hint of almond. The terroir balances the acid and fruit quite nicely. Some raisin hints give this wine the right amount of depth for a ripasso. Very nice example.
Bright sour cherry notes with an underlying hint of almond. The terroir balances the acid and fruit quite nicely. Some raisin hints give this wine the right amount of depth for a ripasso. Very nice example.
Sep 16th, 2019Tropical fruit and grapefruit on nose. Soft start to a light spice and bitter almond finish. Super tasty. High acid. Slightly dry and soft warmth of alcohol in chest. Another reliable ripasso.
Tropical fruit and grapefruit on nose. Soft start to a light spice and bitter almond finish. Super tasty. High acid. Slightly dry and soft warmth of alcohol in chest. Another reliable ripasso.
Jan 13th, 2019
Spokane discount when I asked for wine from Italy.
Spokane discount when I asked for wine from Italy.
Feb 21st, 2018
Starts off ripe and lush, ends with bitter almond that I associate with wines of this region. Pairing with pasta and red sauce improved the finish. Also good with aged cheeses!
Starts off ripe and lush, ends with bitter almond that I associate with wines of this region. Pairing with pasta and red sauce improved the finish. Also good with aged cheeses!
Jan 31st, 2018Dec 18, 2015. Wurtzburg, Germany. Gave up on German reds. This was a lovely Valpolicella Ripasso -- they rarely disappoint and this was no exception.
Dec 18, 2015. Wurtzburg, Germany. Gave up on German reds. This was a lovely Valpolicella Ripasso -- they rarely disappoint and this was no exception.
Dec 26th, 2015
