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| Community Tasting Notes (average 86.7 pts. and median of 86 pts. in 18 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by ColinR on 4/18/2012 & rated 89 points: Deep crimson; dried cherries, prunes, cedar; juicy dried cherry, raisiny, medium-full body, good acidity, noticeable heat, firm tannins, lingering finish.
A mini-Amarone with seemingly more heat than the 13.5% on the label. Green/bitter notes however, on the finish. (4386 views) | | | Tasted by MJB on 7/26/2011 & rated 86 points: Enjoying with Brie and Daelias hazelnut and fig biscuits....mmmmm. Good value wine.... (5095 views) | | | Tasted by ottawalawyer on 4/24/2011 & rated 86 points: A standard Ripasso. Was expecting a little more flavour punch. (5089 views) | | | Tasted by Delli on 10/30/2010 & rated 86 points: Thin ruby red color. Very fruity on the nose with a hint of cedar. Strong mouth feel -the wine has an initial punch that fades fast. Tannins are well balanced with a citrus finish. A nice ripasso baseline. (5621 views) | | | Tasted by markleberry on 10/16/2010 & rated 85 points: Cherries with the prickle of acidity in the nose backed by loamy smells. Sour cherries in the mouth with a nice balance of sweet and acidity. Lingering mocha and tannin in the finish. (5675 views) | | | Tasted by Tarrant on 3/7/2010 & rated 89 points: Liked this, great value - Dark red, well concentrated with a nose of plum, cherry, raisin, earth and vanilla, nicely structured, balanced, sweet/smooth on the palate with good length (89 Points). (3021 views) | | | Tasted by Corgoson on 11/18/2009 & rated 88 points: Strongly alcoholic smell. Tight nose. Taste: very woody, like cedar. Lots of tannin. Packs a punch in the entry but it evaporates fast leaving behind a nice lingering aftertaste that focus on citrus tannin, which is nicely positioned. Smokey, sandalwood and dark fruits: dark plum, black currant. Very dry and has depth. A bit of dark chocolate and flower too. It is fruity almost reminds me of grape juice concentrates. Will be good with Italian food. (3241 views) | | | Tasted by thirsty_cat on 11/8/2009 & rated 88 points: Smell: strong alcohol, woody, cedar, smokey, black cherry, dark plums, hint of sour raspberry, warm spices. Tate: very smooth long finish, medium body, very fruity. Sharp tannin finish contrasts with a smooth opening. Notes of wild blueberry, plums, sweet cherry, strawberry leaf, coffee bitterness, and a little nutmeg. Also a pleasant mellow cedarwood, smoke and old oak. Nice wine with nice structure, fruity but not boring. Has character! (1037 views) | | | Tasted by finlero on 6/9/2009 & rated 86 points: Very good for the $15 price. Thin ruby-to-purple in color. Took a solid hour to open up, but worth the wait. Tart plum, round and velvety black stone fruit. Shortish finish, easy on tannins. Nicely balanced and versatile, a well-crafted drink-now red that could pair with poultry, meat, pasta, pizza. (3845 views) | | | Tasted by awinestory on 3/1/2009 & rated 89 points: tasted blind clear, ruby purple, ppr wwm nose: candied cherrry, med intensity, warm purple aroma, red fruits, carmalized frits in the sun, some blue frit, cherry, oak palate: dry, acid is med est 13 actual 13.5, length med + finish is of cloves, red fruit, spice, vanilla bean, pair with fruit marinated chicken, salmon, pork ... good luncheon wine for savory dishes -- even a salad with dried cranberries, walnuts, and a premiere cheeese guesses: Italy, north of Italy, thought valpolicella yet wasn't sure ... (2805 views) | | | Tasted by Wicker Parker on 9/14/2008: Prune and dried cranberry aromas. The bright acidity provides a nice counterpoint to the richness of the raisin-prune bitterness. Good stuff. (3778 views) | | | Tasted by mwieth on 6/3/2008: Ganske udmærket vin til tilbudsprisen 40 kr. Måske er den endda 50-55 værd. Endimensionel blomsteragtig, men ikke ubehagelig, duft. God fylde i smagen og udtalt ripasso-karakter i balance med en pæn syreholdighed, der holder vinen fra at være marmeladeagtig. (3926 views) |
| Cantina Valpantena Producer websiteCorvina BlendPrimarily Corvina and Corvinone (45% to 95%), and Rondinella (5 to 30%). Sometimes includes Molinara, Oseleta, Negrara, Pelara, Spigamonti, etc, and, in small quantity, international red grapes allowed in the Valpolicella region.Italy Italian Wines (ItalianMade.com, The Italian Trade Commission) | Italian Wine Guide on the WineDoctorVeneto Credit to WineCountry.it for this article
History and Tradition
The first human settlements of the lagoon and the surrounding areas maintained a simple social structure until the arrival of the Romans in the second century B.C. who divided the land into parcels of about 4,800 square meters and distributed those tracts among the locals to be cultivated.
The Romans founded the cities of Verona, Vicenza, and Padova, and named what was then the 10th imperial region, Venetia. Both the Veneto region and the province of Venice (Venezia in Italian) derive their names from the original Latin name of the area. The precursor of the city of Venice that we know today was founded during the Middle Ages when the locals escaped the barbaric invasions that followed the decline of the Roman Empire by taking refuge in coastal areas, islands, and the lagoon’s marshland.
The Venetian trade routes that connected Europe with Asia brought great wealth and general prosperity to the region. In many provinces, especially around Treviso, mulberry cultivation and the breeding of silkworms imported from China brought more affluence and prestige to local residents. With money pouring in from all quarters, Venice began its great building projects, chief among them creating the lagoon and canal infrastructure and systems still enjoyed and used today.
Between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th centuries following the opening of the Suez Canal, Venice once again became an important port city. Foreign investment financed the creation of the industrial infrastructure of Porto Marghera and freed the port of Venice from the burden of commercial navigation. Improved communications technology has allowed the rest of Italy and the world beyond closer ties to Venice, and has contributed to making Venice into an incomparable tourist destination.
The long period of power and splendor that blessed Venice encouraged the highest quality creations by local artisans. The ongoing request for jewelry, precious fabrics, lace, glass, wood and ceramic products by the noble Venetians shaped the development of typical stores along the narrow calli (streets) of Venice as well as factories both inland and on the lagoon islands. Up to today, popular tourist destinations are the Murano and Burano islands, famed for their glasswork and needlepoint products.
The Wines
Veneto is among the foremost wine-producing regions, both for quality and quantity. The region counts over 20 DOC zones and a variety of sub-categories, many of its wines, both dry and Spumanti, are internationally known and appreciated.
The three most well known DOCs are Bardolino, from the town with the same name and surrounding the shores of Garda Lake, Valpolicella, and Soave. Other noteworthy wines produced here are the white Bianco di Custoza, the excellent sparkling Prosecco, the Breganze, and the Amarone (a rich and powerful red from the Verona province). If you travel to the Treviso area, look for the little-known Clinton, a wine that is banned from distribution because it does not conform to the DOC standards, but is produced in limited quantities for local consumption.
The importance of winemaking in this region is underscored by the creation in 1885 of the very first Italian school for vine growing and oenology. In addition, Veneto was the first region to constitute the first strada del vino or "wine road". This first wine-touring road featured special road signs providing information on vines and the wines they were made into and joined the Valdobbiadene and Conegliano DOC zones crossing a series of hilly vineyards.
The most appreciated wines in the region come from the provinces of Treviso, Verona, Padova, Venice, and Vicenza. The area around Verona, with its temperate climate and hilly surrounding, is believed to have cultivated grapes since the Bronze Age.Valpolicella Consorzio of Valpolicella
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