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89
Scores are assigned on a 100-point scale and reflect a wine's overall quality, but don't consider price.
80 to 84 good
85 to 89 very good
90 to 94 excellent
95 to 100 outstanding
Often overlooked, overperforming producer. New vintage is a solid, elegant ripasso (valpolicella refermented on the lees of amarones) with calm, soothing aromas of cherry, saddle leather and dried herbs. Medium-full bodied, smooth and rich. Very good to excellent length, with a mineral edge. Enjoy now to 2010.
- Price:
- $14.60
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Ripasso
- Vintage:
- 2004
- Region:
- Venetia
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