Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso Capitel San Rocco 2009

Tedeschi (Italy)

Corvina (30%), Corvinone (30%), Rondinella (30%), 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 denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of plum, black cherry and blackberry followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, carob and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly 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 Superiore Ripasso Capitel San Rocco ages for 2 years in cask followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 14%
Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
January 2013