Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2009

Ca' Rugate (Italy)

Corvina (40%), Corvinone (30%), Rondinella (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of plum, black cherry and blackberry followed by aromas of violet, vanilla, cocoa and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and blackberry. Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso ages in part for 8 months in cask.
Alcohol: 14%
Pasta with meat and mushrooms, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat with mushrooms
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
December 2011