Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso Capitel San Rocco 2005

Tedeschi (Italy)

Corvina (30%), Corvinone (30%), Rondinella (30%), Molinara, Rossignola, Oseleta, Negrara, Dindarella (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso Capitel San Rocco shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, blackberry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, vanilla, tobacco, licorice, cocoa and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of blackberry, black cherry and plum. Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso Capitel San Rocco ages in cask for 2 years followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
November 2007