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Montresor Ripasso Valpolicella Corvina Blend
Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto, Italy
Medium ruby color with aromas of ripe red fruits and pungent. On the palate flavors of tart cherry and berry, more sour than expected from a Ripasso. Firm tannins with high acidity noted, short finish, with spicy character. Better Ripasso's are out they at similar prices. Tasting Sample.
Medium ruby color with aromas of ripe red fruits and pungent. On the palate flavors of tart cherry and berry, more sour than expected from a Ripasso. Firm tannins with high acidity noted, short finish, with spicy character. Better Ripasso's are out they at similar prices. Tasting Sample.
Sep 27th, 2021Velvet cherries!! Medium bodied and very smooth!! Would try with chocolate or strawberries!
Velvet cherries!! Medium bodied and very smooth!! Would try with chocolate or strawberries!
1 person found it helpfulApr 4th, 2018Nice. Brick red. Smells faintly of pencil shavings. Stone fruit on the palate.
Nice. Brick red. Smells faintly of pencil shavings. Stone fruit on the palate.
1 person found it helpfulApr 26th, 2016Had another bottle at a tasting. Medium ruby color with aromas of ripe red fruits. The palate shows cherry and berry flavors, more sour than expected from a Ripasso. Tannins are firm with high acidity noted. The finish, a little spicy, was almost medium. Better Ripasso's are out they at similar prices. Tasting Sample.
Had another bottle at a tasting. Medium ruby color with aromas of ripe red fruits. The palate shows cherry and berry flavors, more sour than expected from a Ripasso. Tannins are firm with high acidity noted. The finish, a little spicy, was almost medium. Better Ripasso's are out they at similar prices. Tasting Sample.
May 18th, 2017Medium ruby in color; cherries, strawberries, candied fruit, and spices on the nose; intense acidity; low to medium tannins; tastes like cherry jolly ranchers, bell pepper, and a hint of cinnamon with a long finish.
Medium ruby in color; cherries, strawberries, candied fruit, and spices on the nose; intense acidity; low to medium tannins; tastes like cherry jolly ranchers, bell pepper, and a hint of cinnamon with a long finish.
Jul 12th, 2023This is a slightly different spice profile than other ripassos — really like the wintery spice mix notes of cloves, cinnamon, and other warm flavors with the candied red fruits and earthy leathery notes. Nice complexity.
This is a slightly different spice profile than other ripassos — really like the wintery spice mix notes of cloves, cinnamon, and other warm flavors with the candied red fruits and earthy leathery notes. Nice complexity.
Feb 9th, 2020
Smooth, mellow tannins and clean finish
Smooth, mellow tannins and clean finish
May 17th, 2019Actually pretty good after it breathes! First notes were very much cherry. Then it became coffee and toffee after 40 minutes in the glass
Actually pretty good after it breathes! First notes were very much cherry. Then it became coffee and toffee after 40 minutes in the glass
Oct 12th, 2018Tart, spicy but would be good with a steak, heavy Italian food
Tart, spicy but would be good with a steak, heavy Italian food
Aug 19th, 2018