Coulour: Ruby red, quite clear from the edges, light to medium viscosity Nose: Fresh vegetables, hint of anis and menthol, and (not surprisingly for ripasso) ripe fruits Palate: Medium to medium high tannins weith an edge, the tannins are littele overpowering and subtleties are a bit overrun which gives a slightly thin impression, you can taste a bit the high alcohol content
Overall and in general: This wine was decanted for 3 hours before tasting. For the Rocco's defence it has to be mentioned that it was paired with Zenato's vlapolicella superiore, which was more balanced and rounded which might affect the judment of San Rocco in a negative way
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An enjoyable Ripasso, especially at this price ($15.90). Decanted, no Vinturi. Full-bodied, some complexity and layering of flavors. I'd buy this again.
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1/10/2018 - acorelli Likes this wine: 91 Points
rich, aromatic, delicious
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8/20/2017 - acorelli Likes this wine: 91 Points
Excellent wine. Effusive black cherry, bright acid, firm medium-weight structure. Likely at its peak.
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6/21/2015 - jerrysvino Likes this wine: 89 Points
Aged very well, smoke, deep garnet color, smooth tannins, great wine for the price
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3/24/2013 - SimonG wrote: 87 Points
Quite rich and soft with some fine grained tannin and a plushness. I'd prefer a little more bite, but typical and good for what it is. ***
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6/5/2011 - Lbf_ia@hotmail.com wrote:
Yummy
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5/13/2011 - dthompson024 wrote: 92 Points
Had at Lola's. Very light and fruity with a small bit of bitterness. Nice cherry flavors with some pepperiness.
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4/22/2011 - jerrysvino wrote: 87 Points
Excellent val. worth the money
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3/4/2011 - jiggerz wrote: 87 Points
Agree with Ecola. Nice mouthfeel but it does drop off a bit at the end. Solid QPR at PA wine.
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2/9/2011 - Jojala wrote: 91 Points
Very good, fresh, joyful. Good qpr and better than 2008.
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2/5/2011 - Hipa wrote: 86 Points
Coulour: Ruby red, quite clear from the edges, light to medium viscosity
Nose: Fresh vegetables, hint of anis and menthol, and (not surprisingly for ripasso) ripe fruits
Palate: Medium to medium high tannins weith an edge, the tannins are littele overpowering and subtleties are a bit overrun which gives a slightly thin impression, you can taste a bit the high alcohol content
Overall and in general: This wine was decanted for 3 hours before tasting. For the Rocco's defence it has to be mentioned that it was paired with Zenato's vlapolicella superiore, which was more balanced and rounded which might affect the judment of San Rocco in a negative way
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1/25/2011 - tbailey540 wrote: 87 Points
Good nose of ripe red and dark fruits that carried through to the mouth but with out the semi sweetness of a lot of Ripassos
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1/17/2011 - ecola Likes this wine: 88 Points
Deep aromas of dark jammy berries. Similar dark flavors on the palate, a big wine. Drops off quick on the finish. Tastes good though.
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1/7/2011 - Sid_Mac wrote: 86 Points
An enjoyable Ripasso, especially at this price ($15.90). Decanted, no Vinturi. Full-bodied, some complexity and layering of flavors. I'd buy this again.
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1/1/2011 - dontime wrote:
Same as the previous bottle. Drinkable old world style wine.
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12/24/2010 - dontime wrote: 87 Points
Old world style, lots of damp earth and barnyard funk. A bit of dark fruit on the palate, with more earth and spice. Not my style.
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12/5/2010 - jerrysvino wrote: 90 Points
Very nice, medium body, fruit on the nose.
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11/7/2010 - Svenssonsmakaren wrote: 89 Points
Härlig drickbarhet, personligt med stram och härlig frukt, utan att vara för fruktigt. Snudd på 90p,
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6/13/2010 - Yagil wrote: 86 Points
dark red, strong jammy aroma of dark forest fruits, softens with cheese, nice daily wine
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