Description
Fine Valpolicella red blend (Corvina 40%. Molinara 45% Rondinella & others 15% DOC Valpolicella Superiore) made by highly regarded winemaker Tommaso Bussola.
He used the ripasso technique. where grapes are fermented over last year ‘s Amarone skins to impart cherry. raisins and chocolatey characters. Great fruit sourced from naturally low yielding vineyards.
Italian wine critic Nicolas Belfrage MW says Bussola ™s wines display a depth and intensity of sheer fruit difficult to find anywhere in the world of wine
Huon Hooke could not contain his enthusiasm and said the 03 Ca del Laito Ripasso. a deliciously soft. rich fleshy red was the best value buy of the tasting SMH Good Living.
Bottle age Valpolicella with hints of plum pudding and fruit cake spice. Enjoy this fine read with meat dishes. RRP $48
