Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2019 750ml - SPIRITED Wines
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Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2019 750ml
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Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2019

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750ml
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$29.99
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Category Red Blend
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Brand Zenato
‘Baby’ Amarone Classico Superiore!
 Spectacular Value here…
Is there any more enjoyable, hedonistic Italian red when the weather starts to cool down?
This rare offering is for a gorgeous Ripasso from one of the Veneto’s most highly-regarded Amarone producers.
And having it from the legendary 2019 vintage makes it even more special. 
We, at Spirited, find the sweet spot of great wine AND great value from this storied region to be ‘Valpolicella Ripasso’.
 Richer than lovely but simple Valpolicella, Ripasso wine is closely connected to Amarone. Both Amarone and Valpolicella Ripasso are made primarily from blending Corvina, Molinara & Rondinella grapes. For Amarone, the ripe grapes are laid to dry for months on straw mats, concentrating the juice into a raisin like fruit, before vinifying it into the special Amarone nectar we so treasure.
 For Valpolicella Ripasso, after pressing the dried grapes from which Amarone is made, the Valpolicella wine is
passed over the still warm ‘marc’ of Amarone. A second alcoholic fermentation begins, and the Valpolicella becomes richer in color, depth of flavor & bouquet.Ripasso means ‘passed over’, referring to this process.
 Ripasso is delicious, but less alcoholic than Amarone, and thankfully less expensive. 
‘World Class, fantastic wine!’
“...Outstanding, seductive, beautifully crafted Amarone that
will undoubtedly be one of the top three wines of the
vintage – and definitely the BEST VALUE 2019 Ripasso.
A wine-lover’s ‘must have’ Italian red gem!”
-Jim Nejaime, Spirited
Spirited Wines
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“Deep ruby-red in color, this wine shows intense aromas of blackberries and black currants underscored by aromas of spice pepper, and a hint of anise. On the palate, it is smooth and viscous with dark fruit, ripe plums and silky, long tannins, with well-balanced acidity and alcohol. Pair this wine with risotto, Lyonnaise sauces, beef negimaki, and rabbit ragu.” (Spirited Tasting Notes)

Sean Tucker

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