La Giuva Il Rientro 2016 brand_Pusser's Rum Ltd. dropping into a lower gear

dropping into a lower gear and putting the pedal to the floor

but some welcomed winter rain hinted at the relief to come

which imparts both flavor and an amber color

well protected from winds by the surrounding hills

The majority of the grapes came from relatively high-altitude vineyards located in the Mendocino

La Giuva Il Rientro 2016 brand_Pusser's Rum Ltd. dropping into a lower gearThis ripasso style Valpolicella Superiore, has half of the grapes dried for two weeks before fermentation, the resulting wine is then blended with a fresh Valpolicella before being aged in oak for 12 months. Il Rientro is rich and deep with notes of deep black cherry, liquorice, leather, dried fruit and sweet spice. Surprisingly fresh for the style, this is a wonderfully balanced wine with layers of complexity.