Winery - Tezza
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Here’s a light and well-toned Amarone that boasts bright aromas of white cherry, cranberry, spice, dried tobacco and tea leaf. It’s a food-friendly alternative that would pair with roast chicken or roll pork stuffed with prunes.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Here’s an easy and affordable Ripasso that makes an excellent choice for informal, home-cooked meals. Pasta, risotto or fried pork chops would work well against the wine’s fresh acidity, medium build and bright fruit flavors.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a linear and refined Recioto from the Valpantena subzone of Valpolicella that boasts aromas of sweet Christmas spice, rum cake, prune, clove and polished black stone. Recioto can sometimes be overripe and overblown, but this expression shows elegant composure.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a simple, thin expression of Valpolicella that could pair with take-out pizza or corned beef sandwiches. There’s a slightly sweet, spice-like note on the close.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a thick and juicy ripasso with aromas of mature cherry, cured meat and spice. Its texture is dense and velvety and the finish is sweet and succulent. This is a perfect barbecue wine. Imported by Haw River Wine Man.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Aged aromas of old spice and cured meat emerge from the nose of this nicely concentrated ripasso. The wine has power and determination, yet the mouthfeel is compact and elegant. Pair this wine with barbecue chicken wings or drumsticks. Imported by Haw River Wine Man.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Tezza’s ripasso is woven tight with cherry, blackberry, exotic spice, root beer, barbecue sauce and liquid smoke. The wine spends 18 months in oak to achieve density and lingering softness or sweetness on its finish. Imported by Haw River Wine Man.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
From the Valpantena subzone of Valpolicella, this easy Ripasso opens with a thin ruby color and bright aromas of white cherry, raspberry candy and vanilla. The wine closes with a fresh, tonic feel and lively berry flavors.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Cherry and vanilla are this ripasso’s most prominent aromas but if you dig deep you will uncover Spanish cedar, blueberry tart, maple syrup and Indian spice. The wine has a bright personality and offers loads of ripe fruit in the mouth. Imported by Solstars Inc.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Aged two years in barrique, this is a plush and modern Amarone with deep layers of spice, ripe fruit, cola, tobacco, leather and mesquite. It shows, soft, sweet intensity and loads of cherry on the close.
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