Zenato Ripassa Superiore 2020 NOM 1123 with 30% maturing in used

with 30% maturing in used oak casks

nuances of carrot frond and the woody essence of cedar chest emerge

resulting in a flavor profile that is both complex and approachable

Also gets a little chalky

Palate: a glycerous

Zenato Ripassa Superiore 2020 NOM 1123 with 30% maturing in usedZenato Ripassa Superiore 2020 is a bold, elegant expression from the hilly vineyards of Valpolicella in the Veneto region of Northern Italy. Crafted from 85% Corvina Veronese, 10% Corvinone, and 5% Rondinella, this wine undergoes a distinctive ripasso technique, where freshly vinified Valpolicella wine is re fermented over the pomace of Amarone. This process, combined with 18 months in French oak and further bottle aging, deepens the character,