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Remo Farina Superiore Valpolicella Classico Ripasso 2015 Wine Review

Remo Farina Superiore Valpolicella Classico Ripasso 2015

Remo Farina Superiore Valpolicella Classico Ripasso 2015

Veneto D.O.C., Italy

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 7

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Price: $17.95

Drink: 2017-2021

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Remo Farina

Agent: Majestic Wine Cellars

Natalie's Score: 91/100

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.

Valpolicella Classico Ripasso food pairings: hearty winter stew, turkey burgers, pasta with a cream based sauce.

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This Remo Farina Superiore Valpolicella Classico Ripasso 2015 was reviewed on October 28, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

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Andrea Shapiro rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Decanting definitely recommended! This one is a beautiful beast! Excellent QPR. Deep inky ruby, lots of dried fruit, prune, dried dark fruit and lots of smoke. Also accompanying these dried fruits is an underlying dried herb - tarragon or rosemary perhaps? Pronounced, enriched flavours of sundried tomatoes, dark chocolate, leather and soft, sweet cedar wood. Medium plus acidity, full body and tannins with a rich velvety finish. Pair with grilled rosemary leg of lamb and sweet and sour pork ribs.
91 points - tasted December 2017
Rachelle O'Connor rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

The Farina family from Veneto, Italy, have had their roots in agriculture and winemaking since the late 1500s. This medium bodied red wine has a lovely nose of freshly picked blackberries, black cherry, prunes and black pepper. Great body, balance, and an excellent value at just under $18.00
Remo Farina Ripasso Valpolicella Classico (2015) is a juicy, vibrant full-on Italian red wine. 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. - Community Wine Reviews

1 Member would buy this wine again

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