Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2009

Novaia (Italy)

Corvina (50%), Corvinone (30%), Rondinella (20%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of plum, blackberry and dried violet followed by aromas of black cherry, blueberry, carob, vanilla, tobacco and mace. 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 Classico Superiore Ripasso ages for 12 months in barrique followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Broiled meat, Stuffed pasta, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
December 2013