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Red Wine: Tommasi 2013 Valpolicella Ripasso, Italy

92 Points – $27

Ruby red with a nose of cedar and cherry. Raisin, tart cherry and black pepper notes.  Spicy finish.  Good for red meats and cheese.

Ripasso is the unique re-fermentation of Valpoicella Classico Superiore on the warm dried grape skins from which Tommasi Amarone has been pressed.

Tommasi Viticoltori Valpolicella - Ripasso- 2013

Name: Valpolicella Ripasso

Grape: Corvina/Rondinella/Molinara

Region: Veneto, Italy

Maker: Tommasi

Alcohol: 13%

Red Wine: Banfi – ASKA Bolgheri Rosso 2012, Tuscany, Italy

Banfi Wines ASKA 2012

93 Points

Dark ruby red in color with violet hue. Nose of wood, coffee and spice.  Powerful structure with a mouth of blackcurrant, jam, prune and a long licorice finish.  Great for game, red meat and strong cheese.

Did you know:  The name ASKA was the Etruscan word for a vessel, and was used for things such as wine or oils.

Banfi Wines ASKA

Banfi Wines ASKA with cigars

Name: ASKA Bolgheri Rosso

Grape: Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc.

Alcohol: 14%

Price: $26

Region: Bolgheri, Tuscany

Bolgheri Region
Bolgheri Region – Map Source

Visit Banfi’s website for more Information.


Official Tech Card of ASKA

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