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Tag Archives: Ripasso
An Italian Wine Known For Its Style Brings Focus To Single Vineyard Sense Of Place
The finest red wine grape bunches of the season were carefully harvested by hand by an elderly couple and their adult children as their small grandchildren watched the work that one day would be at the core of their existence. … Continue reading
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Tagged Amarone, Italy, Ripasso, Single Vineyard, Valpolicella, Veneto
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The Edgy Side of Valpolicella
The classic wines of Valpolicella are often times associated with traditionalist drinkers who are not risk-takers in their wine drinking habits. For the price, Americans would rather pull the trigger on other rich, robust wines, such as Napa Cabernet or … Continue reading
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Tagged Amarone, Corte Sant’Alda, Italy, Massimago, Ripasso, Valpolicella, ValpolicellaBloggerTour, Zýmē
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The Wines of Valpolicella, Italy are a Family Affair
Sitting at a big wooden farmers table with Luigi Aldrighetti, the winemaker of Le Bignele in Valpolicella, and his family, I could not help but feel part of their clan. There we were, with Luigi’s daughter Silvia leading us through … Continue reading
