Valpolicella Ripasso Col de la Bastia 2009

Fattori (Italy)

Corvina (65%), Corvinone (15%), Rondinella (10%), Other Grapes (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Valpolicella Ripasso Col de la Bastia shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, blackberry and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, plum, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate, mace, cinnamon and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum. Valpolicella Ripasso Col de la Bastia ages in cask.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Broiled meat and barbecue
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
March 2013