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Ripasso

2007 Valpolicella Red Blend

Cielo Ripasso is a captivating red blend from the esteemed Valpolicella region, showcasing the rich heritage and winemaking expertise of this area. With its deep ruby color, this vintage delights the senses and offers an alluring bouquet of dark fruit, including blackberry and plum, intertwined with hints of spice and dried herbs. The mouthfeel is notably full-bodied, providing a luxuriously smooth experience that accentuates its round tannins and vibrant acidity, making it both inviting and complex. This wine strikes a harmonious balance, presenting a well-integrated fruit intensity paired with a lingering finish that leaves a memorable impression. The Cielo Ripasso serves as a delightful companion to hearty dishes, and its approachable nature makes it a fantastic choice for gatherings or quiet evenings alike.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Leather

Leather

Flavor profile:


Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

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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