The 2017 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso is dark and rich in the glass, displaying crushed cherries contrasted but also complemented by sour citrus with hints of dark chocolate and clove. It’s soft and deeply textural, delivering masses of ripe...
Fun facts:The Torrette DOC calls for 70% Petit Rouge and allows for a range of other local red grapes to make up the rest. The breakdown here is 70% Petit Rouge and 30% Fumin/Vien de Nus/Mayolet
Antoniolo's 2017 Gattinara Riserva is a powerful, burly wine that is going to need a number of years to come together, and then likely more time after that to truly be in the zone. Today, the tannins are a bit overpowering, and yet there is plenty of d...