Montigoli Valpolicella Ripasso 2021 region-rhone and dark cocoa

and dark cocoa

spicy and warm mid-palate

yet pretty and flavorful

full-bodied finish

"There's a pleasing freshness and zip to this lighter-bodied Chardonnay

Montigoli Valpolicella Ripasso 2021 region-rhone and dark cocoaThis rich Veneto red opens with aromas of ripe cherry, dried cranberry, and sweet spice, leading to flavors of blackberry, plum, cocoa, and hints of tobacco and vanilla. Made in the traditional Ripasso method, where the wine is refermented on the grape skins from Amarone production, it gains added richness, depth, and complexity. Smooth and full bodied, it finishes with velvety tannins and exceptional depth. 91 Points, Luca Maroni.