Aldi, Specially Selected Valpolicalla Ripasso Superiore, Veneto, Italy 2019
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Tasted by:
(at Winter warmers 2022 tasting, 31 Jul 2022)
Drinking Window: 2022 - 2023
Aldi have done a great job here bringing maximum presence for a great price. Boosted in structure from the Ripasso technique, this is a wine with plenty of spicy intensity – think cloves and plenty of sweet cherry with almond-like flourish. There’s a bit of scent here too, just a hint of rose in bloom and it’s great value for a red with welly without being over the top on the booze. If it’s informal burgers (gorgonzola topping for me), or better yet a cheeseboard this is the bargain bottle for the job. Blended from 75% Corvina 20% Corvinone and 5% Rondinella, keep this congenially priced classic on standby to deploy with the next frosty blast.
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Producer
Aldi
Brand
Specially Selected Valpolicalla Ripasso Superiore
Vintage
2019
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
Italy
Region
Veneto
Appellation
Valpolicella
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
13.50%
Body
Medium
Oak
Oaked
Grapes
75% Corvina
20% Corvinone
5% Rondinella