Cavalchina 2011 Torre d’Orti (Valpolicella Ripasso)

Country: Italy / Torre d’Orti
Variety: Red Blend Veneto
Winery: Cavalchina / Valpolicella Ripasso

This has fresh acidity, making it very enjoyable. It has prune, raisin, tobacco leaf and graphite aromas, with a whiff of leather. The palate delivers flavors of blackberry, clove, orange peel and spirit-soaked cherries. It’s not overly complex, but it’s delicious.