Masi Campofiorin Ripasso, Rosso del Veronese

[hotwine]

This Ripasso was favorably reviewed on the WLDG front page a week ago, and I happened to notice it on the shelf at my discounter's this morning. A luscious, full-bodied Valpolicella on steroids, offering notes of crushed cherries and cinamon and a nice long finish. I expected sediment, since it is made sur lees from the previous year's Amarone, but there was none. 13% alcohol and $11.99. Enjoyed tonight with grilled salmon and pasta leftover from dinner last night at a local Italian jernt. Va-va-voom! (visions of Sophia dancing in my head....)