One of Al's favorite wines, Valpolicella may be built on the light side, but it is packed with flavor and "la dolce vita" character.
The Wines
Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
La Giaretta Valpoliclla Ripasso Classico Superiore '17 **1/2 $$
A spice bomb, loaded with vibrant flavors, smooth and light, café wine.
Tenuta Santantonio Monti Garbi Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso '17 **1/2 $$
Smooth and mellow with deep berry notes, perfect for pizza night.
Secondo Marco Ripasso Della Valpolicella '14 *** $$
Very impressive, deep, flavorful, complex, already aged, superb.
All of these wines can be purchased at Kenilworth Wine and Spirits.
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