Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso Pojega 2009

Guerrieri Rizzardi (Italy)

Corvinone (70%), Corvina (15%), Rondinella, Molinara (15%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso Pojega 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, blackberry and black cherry followed by aromas of dried violet, raspberry, vanilla and carob. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, blackberry and black cherry. Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso Pojega ages in cask for 12 months.
Alcohol: 14%
Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
February 2012