Buglioni’s ripasso is a complex wine that offers intense dark-fruited flavors, robust body and a long, spicy finish that shows hints of fennel, balsamic and raisin. What’s remarkable, too, is the relatively modest alcohol level of 13.2 ABV (alcohol by volume). Serve this wine with winter stews or savory cheeses.
Buglioni, Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore (Veneto, Italy) 2009
By Robert Whitley