{"product_id":"poggio-al-lago-ripasso-valpolicella-ripasso-2022","title":"Poggio al Lago Ripasso Valpolicella Ripasso 2022","description":"A gloriously smooth Valpolicella Ripasso bursting with cherry richness\u003cbr\u003eValpolicella’s famed Amarone is Italy’s richest, most indulgent red – but has a hefty price tag to match. Poggio al Lago is a top-estate Ripasso (a ‘Baby Amarone’) with oodles of cherry and chocolate notes, at a much friendlier price.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e The northern Italian village of Valpolicella, near Verona, is famed for its iconic, decadent Amarone – the country’s most opulent (and most expensive) red wine. But, if you’re looking for a sumptuous alternative that doesn’t break the bank, try \u003cstrong\u003ePoggio al Lago\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted with the region’s \u003cem\u003eRipasso method\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis luscious masterpiece is crafted at the \u003cstrong\u003eaward-winning Cantina Negrar estate by talented winemaker Daniele Accordini\u003c\/strong\u003e. He works closely with small, local growers to source the finest grapes available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoggio al Lago  was given a second fermentation on the dried grape skins used for Amarone (hence Ripasso or re-passing) making it deeper, richer and more intense than standard Valpolicella. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a seductively smooth red with oodles of rich, deep cherry and Valpolicella’s signature zip of freshness. A great match for pasta, game meats or mature cheeses. Open early and decant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laithwaites Direct Wines HK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53156484153455,"sku":"1480822","price":249.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.directwines.com.hk\/zh-hans\/products\/poggio-al-lago-ripasso-valpolicella-ripasso-2022","provider":"Laithwaites Direct Wines HK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}