Overview
Valpolicella Classico is Amarone's fresher counterpart from the historic hills northwest of Verona: red cherry, herbs and almond-edged brightness, often with superb drinkability.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Medium ruby
- Nose
- Red cherry, Raspberry, Redcurrant, Almond and Dried herbs.
- Palate
- Fresh Veronese red - cherry, herbs and agile alpine-Mediterranean lift. Generally light-bodied, crisp acidity, soft tannins, dry, with a medium finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Light2/5
Tannins Soft2/5
Acidity Crisp4/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol Moderate2/5
Grapes
CorvinaCorvinoneRondinellaMolinara
Aromas And Notes
Red cherryRaspberryRedcurrantSour cherryAlmondDried herbsVioletPepperLeatherDried cherry
Terroir
Continental Veronese foothills with Lake Garda moderation.
LimestoneBasaltMarlAlluvial gravel
Food Pairings
PizzaSalumiRoast chickenTomato pasta
Notable Producers
- Allegrini, founded 1854 - La Grola
- Tommasi, founded 1902 - Valpolicella Classico Superiore