Valpolicella Ripasso Col de la Bastia 2010

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 denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, blackberry and plum followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate, mace 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 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)
April 2013