Thursday, April 2, 2009

2006 Zenato Valpolicella Superiore Ripassa $29.99 WA93

2006 Zenato Valpolicella Superiore Ripassa

Zenato
A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from
Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy

Source Reviewer Rating Maturity Current (Release) Cost
Wine Advocate # 179
Oct 2008 Antonio Galloni 93 Drink: 2008 - 2014 $22-$44 (30)
The 2006 Valpolicella Classico Ripassa reveals lovely clarity and precision in its perfumed dark fruit. This vibrant, poised Valpolicella offers tons of depth and a long, refreshing finish. Zenato’s Valpolicella is made from 80% Corvina, 10% Sangiovese and 10% Rondinella, and is aged in small French oak barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2014.

This is a superb set of wines from Zenato. Sadly, Sergio Zenato passed away earlier this year, but his children Alberto and Nadia, along with their mother Carla, are in good shape to provide continuity going forward.

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