Alpha Zeta, R, Valpolicella, Ripasso Superiore, Veneto, Italy 2021

91
Tasted by: James Button
(at London, 17 Jan 2023)
Drinking Window: 2023 - 2027
Founded in 1999 by David Gleave MW of UK importer Liberty Wines, and New Zealand winemaker Matt Thompson, Alpha Zeta aims to showcase the Veneto’s indigenous varieties. This ripasso has black cherry and chocolate scents with violet overtones. It's grippy, fresh and balsamic.
91
Tasted by: James Button
(at London, 17 Jan 2023)
Drinking Window: 2023 - 2027
Founded in 1999 by David Gleave MW of UK importer Liberty Wine, and New Zealand winemaker, Matt Thompson, Alpha Zeta aims to showcase the Veneto’s indigenous varieties. This Ripasso features black cherry and chocolate scents with violet overtones. Grippy, fresh and balsamic, it's hefty but fresh, with a lovely cherry finish.
Alpha Zeta, R, Valpolicella, Ripasso Superiore, Veneto, Italy 2021
Producer
Alpha Zeta
Brand
R
Vintage
2021
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
Italy
Region
Veneto
Appellation
Valpolicella
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
14.00%
Grapes
Corvina