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Le Ragose Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2009 Wine Review

Le Ragose Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2009

Le Ragose  Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2009

Veneto D.O.C., Italy

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2013-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Le Ragose Ripasso

Agent: Prevedello and Mathews

Natalie's Score: 91/100

Rustic, dry and terrific with distinctive aromas of maturity: think tanned leather, violets, dried herbs and wild black cherry though not fruity. Nice mouth-watering acidity for a variety of dishes. Highly recommended.

Valpolicella Classico Superiore food pairings: lamb.

Luscious Lamb Wine

This Le Ragose Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2009 was reviewed on June 21, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 59733
  • $26.03 
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Reviews and Ratings

Douglas McMillan rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Lots going on in this wine. The fruit is black cheery and plum, but there's plenty of other aromas such as cedar, leather , smoke, and violet. A very pretty wine for the price. The taste is smooth and silky, with both black and tart cherry and a hint of green vegetable. Hard to beat as a wine for lighter tomato based pastas or pork dishes. I'd recommend for heavier dishes but it would be a shame to hide the complex aromas.
This robust red wine uses the ripasso method to add richness, depth and flavour to the finished wine. Decant 1-2 hours and enjoy. - Community Wine Reviews

1 Member would buy this wine again

 

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