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Storia Antica Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2016 Wine Review

Storia Antica Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2016

Storia Antica Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2016

Veneto D.O.C., Italy

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 5

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Price: $18.25

Drink: 2018-2024

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Storia Antica

Agent: Majestic Wine Cellars

Natalie's Score: 91/100

The 2016 vintage of Storia Antica (translates to ancient history) is a great value Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore from the Veneto wine region, with rich dark fruit, smoky and toasty on the palate. Generous oak is well woven with rich black fruit, mocha and dark chocolate. Savoury, dark and delicious with full-bodied weight and incredible concentration of flavour. Long finish. Great wine. Well-structured and balanced with supple tannins, this is a comfort wine and a perfect pairing to slow-braised beef ribs and rich meat dishes.

Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore food pairings: grilled steaks, slow-cooked beef, osso bucco.

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This Storia Antica Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2016 was reviewed on May 17, 2019 by Natalie MacLean

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Wineboy rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

big rich style for the price plus an unexpected hint of tannins.
Storia Antica 2016 is a well-priced Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore from the Veneto wine region. Savoury, dark and delicious with rich dark fruit, smoky and toasty on the palate from oak ageing. Well-structured and balanced with supple tannins, this is a comfort wine and a perfect pairing to slow-braised beef ribs. - Community Wine Reviews

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