ON-94979

Gamba Gnirega Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso Le Quare 2006, Doc, Estate Btld.

Ripasso Ripasso
Veneto, Italy

$14.95 (94979)

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January 31, 2009

Critic Reviews (3)

John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Old school style ripasso with abundant dried fruit, almost Amarone-like character on the nose. Aromas are quite...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

A very good buy under $20. This ripasso gets close to amarone character with good depth of colour, a very plush, rich...

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Anne Martin
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Anne Martin

Raisins, dried dates and sweet vanilla. Palate is jammy sweet fruit and all-spice. Somewhat obvious and lacking in...

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Michael Scully
Michael Scully

Expected more from this wine given the reviews by Lawrason et al. Not very complex i.e. no unfolding of flavours in the mouth. Found the sour finish quite unappealing- the wine tasted "stemy"which reduced its overall appeal.

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