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2006 Zenato Valpolicella Superiore Ripassa
Vineyard: Zenato
Price: $11.99- $28.70
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Varietal: Corvina
Style: Red Wine
Region: Italy > Veneto
Other Vintages: 2008 2007 2003
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Deep ruby-red in color with a complex nose of dried fruit and licorice, Ripassa represents one of the most important milestones in Zenato’s history. The wine offers rich aromas of blackberry jam, currant, chocolate, coffee and tar that linger on the palate and are sustained by a round and structured body. Recommended with grilled meat dishes, Ripassa is excellent with rabbit casserole. A blend of 80% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, and 10% Sangiovese. As soon as the dried grapes for the Amarone are fe...
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  • Antonio Galloni
    "The 2006 Valpolicella Classico Ripassa reveals lovely clarity and precision in its perfumed dark fruit. This vibrant, poised Valpolicella offers tons of depth and a long, refreshing finish. Zenato's Valpolicella is made from 80% Corvina, 10% Sangiovese and 10% Rondinella, and is aged in small French oak barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2014."
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  • itsgeorgie
    very tasty ;)<br/>gift bottle from Leah and Ben upstairs
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Debbie dinner party. Wonderful. Rich. Complex.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Sangiovese grape. Cavatabbo June 5 2009.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Dinner with Haywood. Loved this.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Dinner with Haywood. Loved this.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    nice smokey finish, medium body
  • Fellow Drync'r
    One of my favourite reds.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    tasted a 2007.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Glendale $21
  • Fellow Drync'r
    $31 12/2008
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Soave
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Great