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Valpolicella Ripasso Classico

2018 Valpolicella Red Blend

The Master The World Valpolicella Ripasso Classico from the 2018 vintage showcases the enchanting essence of the Valpolicella region. This delightful red blend offers a deep ruby color, hinting at its rich character. With a medium body, the wine presents a harmonious balance of acidity, enhancing its overall freshness while lending a lively touch. The fruit intensity is prominent, featuring alluring notes of ripe cherry and dark berries, creating a tantalizing profile. Its tannins are notably firm, contributing to a structured mouthfeel that supports the wine's complexity. This Ripasso is beautifully dry, allowing the intricate flavors to shine through, making it an excellent companion for hearty pasta dishes or grilled meats.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Plum

Plum

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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