Tenuta Santa Maria alla Pieve
Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Corvina Blend
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* appearance: medium ruby with bricking at rim
* aromas: dried cherries, leather, herbs
* palate: soft, rich, fruity, black cherry, licorice
* structure: medium body, medium+ acid, velvety tannins, 14% alcohol
* finish: medium length
* winemaking: blend of indigenous Veronese varieties including 75% Corvina/10% Rondinella/15% Corvinone, made from second pressing of the lightly pressed fruit used in the Bertani Amarone, aged 18 months in traditional large oak barrels
* pairing: stromboli
* cost: $29
* appearance: medium ruby with bricking at rim
* aromas: dried cherries, leather, herbs
* palate: soft, rich, fruity, black cherry, licorice
* structure: medium body, medium+ acid, velvety tannins, 14% alcohol
* finish: medium length
* winemaking: blend of indigenous Veronese varieties including 75% Corvina/10% Rondinella/15% Corvinone, made from second pressing of the lightly pressed fruit used in the Bertani Amarone, aged 18 months in traditional large oak barrels
* pairing: stromboli
* cost: $29
Rich and concentrated with barely enough acid for balance
Rich and concentrated with barely enough acid for balance
Nov 19th, 2019Raisins, licorice, and dark fruit. Had hype coming in but I didn’t love this. I could just need a break from Ripasso. Went well enough with beef stew in winter.
Raisins, licorice, and dark fruit. Had hype coming in but I didn’t love this. I could just need a break from Ripasso. Went well enough with beef stew in winter.
Feb 8th, 2019