Montresor Valpolicella Ripasso Capitel della Crosara 2020, 75cl Red Wine from Italy, Vegan, 14% ABVBy Winebuyers

Made by the Ripasso method, which involves adding the unpressed skins from the dried grapes used to make an Amarone to a young Valpolicella wine. This helps to add extra flavor and alcohol to the wine, causing it to start re-fermenting, and gradually the luscious flavors of Amarone are imparted to the wine. After this, the wine is aged for 16 months in French and American oak casks along with some small barriques. A full-bodied red with deeply inviting aromas of rich fruit, almond, and cinnamon, and a smooth velvety palate, rich with flavors of cherry, musk, spices, and vanilla. This wine is a nice blend of ripe, juicy fruit and a super soft texture, making it extremely easy to drink. It's a well-balanced wine that's not too heavy and not too sweet, like some Ripasso wines. Italy is the country of origin, and the wine is made from Corvina 70%, Rondinella 20%, and Molinara 10% grapes. It has an ABV of 14% and is a 2020 vintage. The wine is vegan-friendly and has a silver award.