There's good mineral focus here, with hints of tarry smoke and loamy earth, but it doesn't overshadow the finely meshed palate of ripe mulberry, wild herb, dried strawberry and spice. Light tannins show on the fresh, elegant finish. Drink now through 2020. 3,000 cases imported.
Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Capitel della Crosara 2013
- 89 points -
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