Tommaso Bussola
Ca' del Laito Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Corvina Blend
Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto, Italy
Another wine I bought from Garagiste but then was shocked when it came in that it was 15.5%. So I waited to have it with a very rich Italian braised chuck roast, and hoped that the body and alcohol would cut through the richness of the food. Bingo! It was an inspired pairing. The nose is complex, with macerated plum, leather, humus, baking spice, violets. In the mouth the alcohol is prominent, but the flavors are relatively intense and not jammy. This really needs a rich braised meat dish to not seem jarringly out of balance. I’ll give it a 9.1, but with that caveat.
Another wine I bought from Garagiste but then was shocked when it came in that it was 15.5%. So I waited to have it with a very rich Italian braised chuck roast, and hoped that the body and alcohol would cut through the richness of the food. Bingo! It was an inspired pairing. The nose is complex, with macerated plum, leather, humus, baking spice, violets. In the mouth the alcohol is prominent, but the flavors are relatively intense and not jammy. This really needs a rich braised meat dish to not seem jarringly out of balance. I’ll give it a 9.1, but with that caveat.
Sep 16th, 2024
The 2017 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso Ca'del Laito impresses with its lift and grace, as autumnal spiced cherry-berry fruits are complemented by hints of sweet oak. Ripe red/black berries coast along a core of acids. Hints of dark chocolate and clove come forward toward the close. $25.00 (Eric Guido, Vinous, March 2022)
The 2017 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso Ca'del Laito impresses with its lift and grace, as autumnal spiced cherry-berry fruits are complemented by hints of sweet oak. Ripe red/black berries coast along a core of acids. Hints of dark chocolate and clove come forward toward the close. $25.00 (Eric Guido, Vinous, March 2022)
Mar 28th, 2022
On the nose cherry syrup, some tobacco, and a touch of mint. Reminds me of the smell of my nono’s cantina when I was young. The wine is soft and plush; light tannins, a long, lingering finish. Cherry is the emphasis
On the nose cherry syrup, some tobacco, and a touch of mint. Reminds me of the smell of my nono’s cantina when I was young. The wine is soft and plush; light tannins, a long, lingering finish. Cherry is the emphasis
May 14th, 2023
Pure cherry, medium bodied, best on day one
Pure cherry, medium bodied, best on day one
Nov 18th, 2022
Fresh bright acid, fresh red fruit facing off with cocoa, baking spice, and toast. 2017 Baby amarone is delicious now, and it seems like it would benefit from more time in bottle. Best on day 2.
Fresh bright acid, fresh red fruit facing off with cocoa, baking spice, and toast. 2017 Baby amarone is delicious now, and it seems like it would benefit from more time in bottle. Best on day 2.
Jun 7th, 2022
Pretty luscious and delicious, definitely taste the ripasso. Really velvety tannins and well rounded. Some oak, cocoa, tobacco, touch of vanilla and mild baking spices. From Flatiron Wines. 02/20/22
Pretty luscious and delicious, definitely taste the ripasso. Really velvety tannins and well rounded. Some oak, cocoa, tobacco, touch of vanilla and mild baking spices. From Flatiron Wines. 02/20/22
Feb 21st, 2022