Villa Annaberta Wines Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2011, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Fantastic! This Appassimento style robust Italian red wine delivers superb value and taste for the money. Aromas of fleshy black cherry, black raspberry and some smoke. Drink: 2014-2018. 378091 14.50% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. October 16, 2014
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Remo Farina Valpolicella Classico Ripasso 2014, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Juicy, robust and vibrant Italian red wine: a terrific wine especially at this price point. Aromas of black fleshy ripe blackberries, black plums and some dark spice. Almost reminds me of Californian Zinfandel but with a darker undertone. Perfect for grilled meats and barbecue. Drink: 2016-2020. 999946 14.90% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. November 26, 2016
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Remo Farina Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2016, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Remo Farina Ripasso Valpolicella Classico is a juicy, vibrant full-on Italian red wine with mocha flavours from generous oak aging. Lots of black fruit, plums and spice and perfect for the grilled fare. The wine has great balance and structure and is a red wine blend of 50% Corvina, 15% Corvinone, 20% Rondinella, 5% Molinara and 10% Oseleta. Juicy, robust and vibrant Italian: a terrific wine especially at this price point. Aromas of black fleshy ripe blackberries, black plums and some dark spice. Almost reminds me of Californian Zinfandel but with a darker undertone. Perfect for grilled lamb. Drink: 2018-2023. 999946 13.50% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. November 9, 2018
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Monte del Frá Lena di Mezzo Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2017, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: A rich and layered Valpolicella Ripasso with black cherry liqueur, savoury spice, mocha and smoky flavours smooth on the palate. Great acidity for food. Pair with rich and meaty pastas and tomato sauce or a meat lover's pizza. Beautiful now. Drink: 2020-2021. 165662 14% D 750 mL $28.95 Score: 90/100. November 3, 2020
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