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Venturini Semonte Alto Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2014 Wine Review

Venturini Semonte Alto Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2014

Venturini Semonte Alto Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2014

Veneto D.O.C., Italy

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $23.95

Drink: 2016-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Venturini Semonte

Agent: Prevedello and Mathews

Natalie's Score: 88/100

Dark red fruit and smoke on the nose of this robust Italian red wine made using the traditional ripasso method. Pair with grilled meats and hamburgers.

Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso food pairings: roast chicken, vegetarian lasagne, barbequed veal chops.

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This Venturini Semonte Alto Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2014 was reviewed on August 19, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

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Rachelle O'Connor rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

A blend of Corvina, Veronese, Rondinella and Molinara - Ripe, dark fruit and a hint of smoke on the nose with well integrated layers and notable tannins, great structure.
The wine grapes for this Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso are sourced from vines more than 20 years old and the Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara wine blend then aged in oak for 18 months. Try it with a rich meat pasta and tomato sauce. - Community Wine Reviews

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