Tenuta Santa Maria alla Pieve
Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Corvina Blend
Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto, Italy
no formal note, lasagna night, 14% ABV
no formal note, lasagna night, 14% ABV
Jun 21st, 2020
The perfect wine for pizza night, juicy and very easy to enjoy
The perfect wine for pizza night, juicy and very easy to enjoy
Nov 30th, 2018* appearance: medium ruby with bricking at rim
* aromas: dried cherries, leather, herbs
* palate: soft, rich, fruity, black cherry, licorice
* structure: medium body, medium+ acid, velvety tannins, 14% alcohol
* finish: medium length
* winemaking: blend of indigenous Veronese varieties including 75% Corvina/10% Rondinella/15% Corvinone, made from second pressing of the lightly pressed fruit used in the Bertani Amarone, aged 18 months in traditional large oak barrels
* pairing: stromboli
* cost: $29
* appearance: medium ruby with bricking at rim
* aromas: dried cherries, leather, herbs
* palate: soft, rich, fruity, black cherry, licorice
* structure: medium body, medium+ acid, velvety tannins, 14% alcohol
* finish: medium length
* winemaking: blend of indigenous Veronese varieties including 75% Corvina/10% Rondinella/15% Corvinone, made from second pressing of the lightly pressed fruit used in the Bertani Amarone, aged 18 months in traditional large oak barrels
* pairing: stromboli
* cost: $29
Juicy but not fruity. Easy to drink with or without food.
Juicy but not fruity. Easy to drink with or without food.
Nov 24th, 2023
Hints of Amarone at 1/3 the price. Musky dark fruit and spice on the nose. After an hour of slow-ox it has mouthwatering acidity with a touch of tannins for bite throughout with a long finish. Dark cherry/blueberry/fig are pronounced while the cinnamon/nutmeg/pepper spiciness and leather provide balance. Somewhat a cross between old world earthiness and new world boldness. Lots of layers.
Hints of Amarone at 1/3 the price. Musky dark fruit and spice on the nose. After an hour of slow-ox it has mouthwatering acidity with a touch of tannins for bite throughout with a long finish. Dark cherry/blueberry/fig are pronounced while the cinnamon/nutmeg/pepper spiciness and leather provide balance. Somewhat a cross between old world earthiness and new world boldness. Lots of layers.
Dec 25th, 2022
Well balanced, light acidity, pleasant fruitiness, not over powering. Paid $29, would be happy for under $20.
Well balanced, light acidity, pleasant fruitiness, not over powering. Paid $29, would be happy for under $20.
Apr 24th, 2022
Bright ruby color. Veneto ripasso-style red blend of Corvina (75%), Corvinone (15%) and Rondinella (10%). Red and blue fruit fill the nose with hints of black licorice and baking spices. Similar notes/flavors on the pallet. Touch of black pepper spice on the long finish. Tannins are quite soft and the acidity is there to balance out the intense fruitiness. Said fruitiness does make this wine seem a bit sweet.
Bright ruby color. Veneto ripasso-style red blend of Corvina (75%), Corvinone (15%) and Rondinella (10%). Red and blue fruit fill the nose with hints of black licorice and baking spices. Similar notes/flavors on the pallet. Touch of black pepper spice on the long finish. Tannins are quite soft and the acidity is there to balance out the intense fruitiness. Said fruitiness does make this wine seem a bit sweet.
Apr 23rd, 2022
Rich and concentrated with barely enough acid for balance
Rich and concentrated with barely enough acid for balance
Nov 19th, 2019