Producer	Wine Name	Varietal	Reviewer	Rating	Vintage	Cost
ProducerTenimenti Conti Neri	Wine Name	VarietalBlended Red	ReviewerMike Taylor	RatingExcellent	Vintage2001	Cost$7.00
Where do I start? Valpolicella located in the Veneto region along with Soave and Bardolino that makes up the regions big 3 is known for producing large quantities of wine at attractive prices. However attractive the price, finding quality wines can sometimes be difficult at best. In comes Tenimenti Conti Neri, which carries the DOC classification: Valpolicella Classico Superiore. Boasting the Classico Superiore is more prestigious since the wine has to have an alcoholic strength of at least 12% and be aged for a period of one year. Further, the Conti Neri is also a "Ripasso" wine whereby the juice gets the pleasure of spending time with unpressed skins used for Amarone production. Now on to the good stuff! Pouring yourself a glass of this wine you will notice the garnet red color that is both clear and deep. The aromas your nose are treated to consist of chocolate, smokey vanilla and Bing cherries with a pure intensity that is completely enjoyable. After the eyes and nose have had their joys, it is time to treat the palate. I found the wine to present richness in flavor of stewed dark cherries along with chalky tannins in a rich body that leaves a sound lingering finish. A balanced wine that leaves you saying "I can't believe I paid $7 for this wine. At that price I would recommend stocking up to enjoy it again and again.
Color	Type	Maturity	Appellation	Country	State	County	Region
ColorRed	TypeRipasso	MaturityReady	Appellation	CountryItaly	State	County	RegionVeneto
Date added: January 23, 2005
Superb: 95-100 | Excellent: 90-94 | Very Good: 85-89 | Good: 80-84 | Ordinary: 75-79 | Undrinkable: 50-74