FLAVS - Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC, Veneto - Italy

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IT176
Vintage: 2018
This wine is a product of total elegance that comes from a wise use of the traditional Ripasso technique which allows it to preserve and develop its natural qualities of pleasantness and structure longer in time. A nice overall balance makes it particularly drinkable with a modern and sinuous style. Ideal for meat appetizers and cheeses with average aromatic or spicy character. Excellent with raw meat, sliced beef and classical red meat steaks.
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Country ITALY Region Veneto Grape Varietal Corvina, Corvinone, Croatina, Rondinella

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Description

This wine is a product of total elegance that comes from a wise use of the traditional Ripasso technique which allows it to preserve and develop its natural qualities of pleasantness and structure longer in time. A nice overall balance makes it particularly drinkable with a modern and sinuous style. Ideal for meat appetizers and cheeses with average aromatic or spicy character. Excellent with raw meat, sliced beef and classical red meat steaks.

Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.

How to pair it

  • Meat Enjoy with raw meat, sliced beef and classical red meat steaks
  • Cheese Pairs well with cheese with average aromatic or spicy character

Accolades

Awards

Luca Maroni 93 Points

An Italian wine expert, famous wine journalist, critic and author, Luca Maroni has also created his own rating system for wines, contributed to wine education and has collaborated with top Italian wineries.

James Suckling 92 Points

As one of the most famous American wine critics and journalists, James Suckling is among the leading experts on wines and was a former editor for Wine Spectator. He now conducts his own personal reviews online and conferences

Gilbert & Gaillard Wine Guide - 91 pts

One of the most famous French wine guides created in 1989, Gilbert & Gaillard taste and rate thousands of wines every year.

Critique Review

Dark fruit, cinnamon and tomato leaf on the nose. It’s full-bodied with firm tannins. Rich, juicy and textured with some herb and coffee notes. Balanced, flavorful finish. Drink or hold.

James Suckling, 2021

Wine Facts

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Product Type Red Wine
Grape Varietal Corvina, Corvinone, Croatina, Rondinella
Vintage 2018
Region Veneto
Country ITALY
Winemakers MR. FLAVIO PRA'
Producer CORTE ALLODOLA SRL
Fermentation & maceration Maceration for 10-15 days. Fermentation is conducted in inox & wood for 8 days. at 23-25C.
Aging 6 months on yeasts with batonage, followed by 1 year in oak barrel and 1 year in bottle
Alcohol 13.5,
Mouth Attribute Balanced, Round, Structured
Nose Attribute Dark Fruit, Fruity, Red Fruits
SKU IT176

Vineyard Info

The Flavs vineyard has a surface of 5Ha, situated at 270m a.s.l with an ideal south-south east exposure that benefits from wind. Vines are trained using veronese pergolas. Soil is stony.

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Description

This wine is a product of total elegance that comes from a wise use of the traditional Ripasso technique which allows it to preserve and develop its natural qualities of pleasantness and structure longer in time. A nice overall balance makes it particularly drinkable with a modern and sinuous style. Ideal for meat appetizers and cheeses with average aromatic or spicy character. Excellent with raw meat, sliced beef and classical red meat steaks.

Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.

How to pair it

  • Meat Enjoy with raw meat, sliced beef and classical red meat steaks
  • Cheese Pairs well with cheese with average aromatic or spicy character

Awards

Luca Maroni 93 Points

An Italian wine expert, famous wine journalist, critic and author, Luca Maroni has also created his own rating system for wines, contributed to wine education and has collaborated with top Italian wineries.

James Suckling 92 Points

As one of the most famous American wine critics and journalists, James Suckling is among the leading experts on wines and was a former editor for Wine Spectator. He now conducts his own personal reviews online and conferences

Gilbert & Gaillard Wine Guide - 91 pts

One of the most famous French wine guides created in 1989, Gilbert & Gaillard taste and rate thousands of wines every year.

Critique Review

Dark fruit, cinnamon and tomato leaf on the nose. It’s full-bodied with firm tannins. Rich, juicy and textured with some herb and coffee notes. Balanced, flavorful finish. Drink or hold.

James Suckling, 2021
More Information
Product Type Red Wine
Grape Varietal Corvina, Corvinone, Croatina, Rondinella
Vintage 2018
Region Veneto
Country ITALY
Winemakers MR. FLAVIO PRA'
Producer CORTE ALLODOLA SRL
Fermentation & maceration Maceration for 10-15 days. Fermentation is conducted in inox & wood for 8 days. at 23-25C.
Aging 6 months on yeasts with batonage, followed by 1 year in oak barrel and 1 year in bottle
Alcohol 13.5,
Mouth Attribute Balanced, Round, Structured
Nose Attribute Dark Fruit, Fruity, Red Fruits
SKU IT176

The Flavs vineyard has a surface of 5Ha, situated at 270m a.s.l with an ideal south-south east exposure that benefits from wind. Vines are trained using veronese pergolas. Soil is stony.

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