Italy, Corvina Veronese/ Rondinella/ Corvinone blend. Interesting & different grape varieties to try. "Ripasso", I learnt, meant deliberate over-exposing the wine to grape skins for greater intensity. Despite this, colour is q light in a shade of ruby, can easily see through the glass. Smell is v attractive and intoxicating - smoky intense black fruits. On the palate, tobacco, dark chocolate interlaced w pronouced sour cherries. Q balanced and can see the structure. Finish is q mild relative to its other masculine traits. A v forward wine - 2009 and its already drinking beautifully. Good QPR (8.5/10).Sunday, December 4, 2011
Tommasi Ripasso 2009
Italy, Corvina Veronese/ Rondinella/ Corvinone blend. Interesting & different grape varieties to try. "Ripasso", I learnt, meant deliberate over-exposing the wine to grape skins for greater intensity. Despite this, colour is q light in a shade of ruby, can easily see through the glass. Smell is v attractive and intoxicating - smoky intense black fruits. On the palate, tobacco, dark chocolate interlaced w pronouced sour cherries. Q balanced and can see the structure. Finish is q mild relative to its other masculine traits. A v forward wine - 2009 and its already drinking beautifully. Good QPR (8.5/10).
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