Red Wine Review: Second Fermentation First-Rate
Friday, October 16, 2009 by Michal The Joggler Kapral
Ripasso, made from the second fermentation – or “re-passing” – of the Amarone grape skins, is a consistent value performer. The northern Italian powerhouse Amarone wines cost a pretty penny, so it’s nice to have the option of buying a wine made using a similar technique. The Remo Farina Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2005 (about $15 US, $18 Cdn) exudes rich aromas of currants and cherries, and deep, rich flavors of earthiness, chocolate, plum and more cherry. A very smooth a flavorful wine, and a fine example of the Ripasso style.
Quaffability Rating: 90
Quaffability Rating: 90
Labels: red wine review, ripasso
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Michal Kapral has been enjoying wine at home since way before he was of legal age. The editor-in-chief of Canadian Running magazine runs marathons to burn off all the calories he consumes on wine and cheese. Kapral spent some time living in Italy as a teenager, solidifying his appreciation for all things wine-related. In his days as a journalism student, he was likely one of the youngest – and poorest – subscribers to Wine Spectator magazine. In 1999, Kapral turned down a job at a winery to work at Captivate, where he spent 11 years as a news editor.