2018 Zyme Valpolicella Classico Superiore [V93][JS92]

Producer: Zyme
Region: Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy   
Blend: 40% Corvina, 30% Corvinone, 25% Rondinella, 5% Red - Other 
Year: 2018 

Vinous, 93 Points 

"The 2018 Valpolicella Classico Superiore seduces with a dusting of confectionery spice and sweet smoke complementing its bright cherry profile.  This is juicy and round with vivid ripe berries and minty herbs, along with violet and lavender florals.  The finish is long and staining with round tannins that linger.  For all of its sweet spice, the Valpolicella Classico Superiore is matured entirely in large Slavonian oak - what you smell is fruit." 

James Suckling, 92 Points 

"Appassimento elements are strong here, for the ripasso is done over the skins of recioto with maceration for up to 60 days, depending on the raw material. Thereafter, the components are separated. Spontaneous yeast. Menthol, mocha, pine needle and dark macerated cherry elements. There is oak here (Slavonian only), a little new, nicely embedded into the rich fray, serving to promote the fruit rather than obfuscate it. This should make good old bones. Drink or hold." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Seductive & Juicy.  Delicate and elegant nose, well-integrated red fruits featuring ripe cherry and dried plum. Smooth, seductive and graceful underlined by appealing minerality, ripe red fruit and spicy accents.  An elegant take on the Ripasso style, not too sweet." 

Alcohol: 13.5% 

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