Valpantena Valpolicella Superiore DOC 2005
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A generous, versatile and food-friendly Valpolicella made from partially dried grapes.
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Release Notes:
Like many other Valpolicella Superiore, a mixture of traditional methods and modern technology are used to grow the grapes and make this wine. Corvina is the dominant grape in Valpantena's Valpolicella Superiore. A small amount of Rondinella and Molinara is also blended into this wine for additional fragrance and flavor. The Corvina grapes that dominate the blend are hand-picked and partially dried in small boxes. The wine is then fermented slowly at low temperatures to extract color and fruit flavors.
Tasting Notes:
This ruby colored wine has brilliant aromas of cherries, red berries and almonds. The fruit flavor continues across the palate accompanied by a marriage of light tannins and soft fruit. On the beach, you can serve this wine slightly chilled with tuna, charcuterie (cold cuts), sandwiches and chicken salad. Also excellent with pizza, pasta with red sauces, chicken or veal. Can age for another year or two.
Winery:
Valpantena, or "valley of the gods," is named after the valley in which it resides, which has been renowned for its sweet, frangrant wines since Roman times. This valley, northeast... Read more
Region:
A remarkably diverse region, Valpolicella produces everything from easy-drinking ordinary wines that sell for $4.99 a bottle to powerful dry Amarones and sweet Reciotos made from dried grapes that sell for... Read more
Country:
Overview
Greek settlers first planted vineyards in Italy sometime around 800BC. Since then, wine has been entrenched in the Italian culture, ‘as common as water on the dinner table’. ... Read more
