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Remo Farina Montecorna Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2019, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Farina Montecorna Superiore 2019 Ripasso Valpolicella Classico is amazing value at $20. From the Veneto wine region, the wine is produced from 70% Corvina, 15% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella, 5% Molinara and is savoury and subtly smoky on the palate with dark cherry, ripe red berry, dark chocolate, savoury dried herbs creamy on the finish. Tannins are velvety. Drink: 2023-2025. 56267 14% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. May 27, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review
Monte del Frà Tenuta Lena di Mezzo Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2019, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Monte Del Frà Lena Di Mezzo 2019 Valpolicella Ripasso Classico is an earthy and supple 80% Corvina, Corvinone and 20% Rondinella red wine blend rich with ripe red and black berry, pink florals, savoury herbs, anise and cinnamon spice flavours with beautifully balanced acidity. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2026. 165662 14% D 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 90/100. November 5, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review
Bertani Catullo Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2019, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Bertani Catullo Superiore 2019 is a fresh and plushy Valpolicella Ripasso Classico with bright red berry, strawberry, Earl Grey tea and minerally flavours velvety and concentrated on the palate with food-friendly acidity. The wine was aged in large oak casks. Drink or hold. Drink: 2024-2029. 17777 13.50% D 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 94/100. February 17, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

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