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Ripasso

2006 Valpolicella 70% Corvina, 30% Rondinella

Villa Malena Ripasso is an exquisite red wine from the prestigious Valpolicella region, boasting a delightful blend of seventy percent Corvina and thirty percent Rondinella. This vintage from 2006 showcases a full-bodied character, perfectly balanced with vibrant acidity that brings a lively freshness to the palate. The fruit intensity is prominent, highlighting notes of ripe red berries, cherry, and subtle hints of dried fruits, which beautifully intertwine with layers of spice and refined tannins that provide a structured mouthfeel. As a dry wine, it captures the essence of traditional Italian winemaking while exhibiting a smooth finish that invites contemplation and enjoyment. Villa Malena Ripasso truly embodies the spirit of its region, making it a remarkable choice for any wine enthusiast.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry, Baking Spice, Leather

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Leather

Leather

Region:


Valpolicella
Valpolicella

The northern Italian area of Valpolicella is famed for its red wines. Located in Verona to the east of Lake Garda, the principal grapes here are Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. Valpolicella is tangy and cherry-fresh, perfect with pizza and pasta. Classico and Superiore wines from hillside vineyards offer extra depth and spice notes. But for real complexity, look to Amarone della Valpolicella. Made from partially dried grapes (called "appassimento"), this full-bodied wine offers gorgeous fruit flavors and ages for at least two years in oak. There is also Valpolicella Ripasso, a wine made by putting Valpolicella through pressed Amarone grapes. The DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) designation for Italian wines was introduced in the 1960s. It is the main classification system used in the country and regulates what winemakers can and cannot do regarding wine style, varietal restrictions, minimum and maximum alcohol levels, aging techniques and growing regions.

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