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Valpolicella Pasqua Vaopolicella DOC Superiore 2012 Wine Review

Valpolicella Pasqua Vaopolicella DOC Superiore 2012

Valpolicella Pasqua Vaopolicella DOC Superiore 2012

Valpolicella, Italy

Community Score:93/100

Community Reviews: 1

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Price: $120.00

Drink: 2016-2036

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 15%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Reviews and Ratings

Matt Steeves - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

Pasqua's Mai Dire Mai (never say never) Valpolicella Superiore from the Val d'Illasi east of Valpolicella is the debut of this ultra premium low-production Superiore. A blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Oseleta that were hand-picked, carefully sorted, gently pressed, and aged in mostly new French oak for 18 months. The nose shows dried cherry, spice, balsamic notes, and savoury smoked meat. Well structured with great texture and balance, the tart dried cherry finish persists for ages, until the next sip. This wine has decades of life in it but no reason to wait as it's showing beautifully now. At 15% it's one of the most powerful, yet strikingly elegant, Superiores you'll come across, which is telling of the quality of the fruit and the hands that crafted this work of art. Enjoy with braised beef dishes and rich risotto. Tasted September 2016. 93 points. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca

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