Le Salette
Le Salette I Progni Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore
4.0
Expert Rating
4.2
Highly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Le Salette I Progni Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore is a premium wine produced by Le Salette, a renowned winery located in the Valpolicella appellation of Italy. The vineyards are situated on the hillsides, which provide excellent drainage and exposure to the sun, resulting in grapes with intense flavors and aromas. The wine is made using the traditional Ripasso method, where the wine is refermented on the skins of Amarone, resulting in a wine with a rich and complex flavor profile. The wine is full-bodied, with notes of dark fruit, spice, and a hint of vanilla. It is a perfect wine to pair with hearty meat dishes or aged cheeses.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Le Salette I Progni Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore is a robust and complex Italian red wine.It offers aromas of ripe cherries, blackberries, tobacco, dried herbs and licorice. On the palate, it is full-bodied and concentrated, displaying flavors of dark fruits, spices and hints of mocha. The finish is long and persistent, with a lingering note of vanilla. Enjoy this wine now or cellar for up to 7-10 years.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2027
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (4)
Corvina
Rondinella
ORIGINS
Winery: Le Salette
Region: Veneto
Veneto is a region in the north-eastern part of Italy, located between the Adriatic Sea and the Alps. It is one of the most important wine-producing regions in the country, with a long history of winemaking and a wide variety of wines.
The history of winemaking in Veneto dates back to the Roman Empire, when the region was known as Venetia. The Romans planted vineyards in the area and developed a variety of winemaking techniques. In the Middle Ages, Veneto was home to some of the most renowned winemakers in Europe, and the region's wines were highly sought after. Today, Veneto is one of the most important wine-producing regions in Italy, with a wide range of styles and varieties.CUSTOMER RATING
4.2
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