Zenato Valpolicella Superiore Ripassa 1998

Zenato Valpolicella Superiore Ripassa 1998: A deep, brooding red-purple hue. On the nose there are smoke-tinged fruits, with nuances of liquorice and cough candy. A delicious presence on the palate, with a fresh, balanced entry overtaken by the rich, full yet smooth texture derived from the ripasso process. Packed with ripe, bitter-sweet fruit, and some soft tannins. Delicious drinking, punching some way above its weight - a real mini-Amarone. 16.5+/20 (24/2/03)