Wine Tastings
| Style | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Grape | Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella |
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
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Musella Valpolicella Ripasso
£27.95
Musella make some of the most elegant wines in the Valpolicella region; where most wineries are looking for power and intensity in their Ripasso and Amarone, Maddalena Pasqua makes wines of elegance and focus. Her love of nature and respect for the land have led her to become one of the leading proponents of Biodynamic winemaking in Italy. This Ripasso certainly has depth of flavour and richness but the overriding effect is one of drinkability. And that is a good, I’m sure you’ll agree. It’s not a showing off wine but a really pleasurable drinking wine. Perfect with lasagne and other meaty pasta dishes as well as grilled meats.
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