Valpolicella (Italy)
Valpolicella is a Valley by Lake Garda in North Italy.
The red wine Valpolicella is typically made from the grapes Corvina(70%), Rondinella, and Molinara.
Typical Flavors
 Red Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Strawberry |
 Blackberry |
 Flowers |
 Pepper |
 Almonds |
 Spices |
Oak Added Flavors:
 Barrel |
 Cinnamon |
 Chocolate |
 Leather |
Valpolicella is associated with big Cherry notes, Red Berries, Flowers, and Spices.
The wines often have a bitter Almond finish, with a Red Cherry note.
Profile
Valpolicella is a light wine, with low tannins and high acidity:
| BODY | Light | ||
| TANNINS | Low | ||
| FRUIT | High | ||
| ACIDITY | High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Antipasti |
 Vegetables |
 Ham |
 Salami |
 Pizza |
 Pasta |
 Risotto |
 Soups |
 Hamburger |
 Chicken |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
Valpolicella is very food friendly. It pairs well with many types of food.
Valpolicella fruitiness is perfect with Grilled Food.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Italian. Venetian Cuisine.
Antipasti. Ham. Salami. Lardo di Colonnata.
Grilled Vegetables. Spicy , Rich Soups.
Pizza. Pasta. Risotto. Porcini Mushroom Risotto.
Fat Fish. Bacalao. Salmon. Tuna.
Grilled or Roasted Meat. Fowl. Game.
Stews. Braised Lamb. Glazed Pork.
BBQ. Hamburger. Steak. Mix Grill.
Cheese:
Mild Aged Cheese. Asiago. Montasio. Piave.
Veneto Specialities:
Veneto Antipasti.
Treviso’s Radicchio Risotto.
Polenta Dishes.
Fresh Pasta with Duck Sauce.
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The Ideal Glass
The Burgundy glass is the perfect glass for light and fruity red wines.
The glass is broader than other red wine glasses.
The larger bowl has the function of accumulating the aromas of delicate red wines. It also allows a proper swirling, channeling aromas upward.
In addition, the style of the glass directs the wine to the tip of your tongue
for a better reception of the tastes.
About
The name Valpolicellas indicates light, fragrant wines produced in a Vino Novello style, similar to Beaujolais Nouveau and released only a few weeks after harvest (out for sale on 30 October).
The typical grape varieties are Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, and Molinara.
Valpolicella Classico is made from grapes grown in the Valpolicella zone.
Valpolicella Superiore is aged at least one year and has at least 12% alcohol.
The Valpolicella Wine Region
The wines from the Valpolicella Wine Region range from light style Valpolicella to strong style Amarone and dessert wine Recioto:
- Valpolicella: the Lightest.
- Ripasso: the Bolder.
- Amarone: the King.
- Recioto: the Sweet.
Veneto
Veneto is famous for its capital Venezia, and the wines Prosecco, Soave, and Amarone.
Red Wines:
Valpolicella
Friularo di Bagnoli
Bardolino
Merlot
Tai Rosso
Colli Euganei Rosso
White Wines:
Soave
Prosecco
Pinot Grigio
Glera
Garganega
Ripasso Wines:
Rosé Wines:
Dessert Wines:
Primary Grapes:
25% Glera (Prosecco)
15% Garganega (Soave)
11% Corvina (Amarone)
11% Merlot
10% Pinot Grigio