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Valpolicella Classico Ripassa 2007 by Zenato

It can be a challenge to find wine that matches for example traditional Xmas food (in Norway rib of lamb and pork). I tried this Ripassa the other day to a leg of lamb and I must say that the wine was of outstanding quality and matched the lamb perfectly.

Valpolicella Ripassa is like an Amarone light, as it is a normal Valpolicella that has been mixed with leftover skins and/or grapes from the production av Recioto and Amarone in order to start a second fermentation. The outcome is a bigger and more complex wine with soft tannins.

The Ripassa made by Zenato is a very attractive wine packed with fruit, lovely dark cherries and chocolate on the nose and a wonderful smooth and juicy taste with a slight sweet aftertaste.
The wine should be perfect with big heavy meat dishes like the "pinnekjøtt" and "svineribbe" or just in front of the fireplace.

Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripassa 2007 by Zenato, Low price 190, a seductive Xmas wine


Azienda Vitivinicola Zenato :::




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so what do you recommend with the nut roast?

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