Valpolicella Red Blend

This wine is garnet red in color and has bouquet of black pepper, cedar hints, fresh fruits (grapes, berries) and walnuts. Valpolicella is medium bodied, has long persistence with smoky character, due to a short ageing process in Slavonian oak casks of 4,000–8,000 liters (1,058-2,115 gallon), as well as in used American and French barrels, to stabilize color, improve wine complexity and soften tannins. - Winery

Valpolicella is one of the flagship wines of the Veneto region and the area that takes its name. Made with a blend of local varieties. The color is a dark red ruby with garnet highlights. The bouquet is intense and full of dry fruit and spices. The palate is soft and balanced with a long finish. Good with aged cheeses, grilled red meats and game. - Winery

Description: Its typical characteristic is the particular production method used called “Ripasso”. The best part of the Valpolicella is fermented on the Amarone marcs to increase the alcoholic percentage, obtaining a wine richer in colour, extracts and flavours. It has an intense ruby red colour and a fruity perfume with notes of almonds. The taste is soft and warm, full-bodied. To serve at 18°C, uncorking the bottle one hour before drinking. Excellent with red, roasted meat and matured...