Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Lena Di Mezzo, Monte Del Frà Vintage:2021

Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Lena Di Mezzo, Monte Del Frà Vintage:2021Deep ruby red with ripe red fruit accompanied with spice and earthiness on the nose. The palate displays delicious cherry and plum fruit, locked with sweet liquorice and warm cinnamon, finishing full, with velvety soft tannins and spice. Monte del Fr (meaning 'land of the monks') gets its name from the late 15th century, when a group of Friars formed a monastery on the land. Some hundred years later, the friars leased 25 hectares for the cultivation

Wine Enthusiast: 92 Points - February 1

Serious Merlot - think St Emilion with guts

Light straw yellow with intense green reflections

Rooderust in Darling

which moderates temperatures

It is well gathered and has harmony across the overall taste

Los Danzantes was founded in 1997 by two restaurateurs from Mexico City

And there is no better producer in Rufina than Selvapiana

In this case we fell upon a block of organically-farmed

The fresh grapes were destemmed and pressed immediately after harvest while the dried grapes underwent the same process in the second half of December

Today the dragon is seen as representing all things Welsh and epitomises Penderyn Celt

The finish is harmonious