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 | 2007 Brigaldara Valpolicella
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| Other Red Wines
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| 75 | | | 94 | JaneGarvey | Atlanta | Georgia | USA | Valpolicella is a viticultural zone within the province of Verona, whose capital city was the site of Romeo’s wooing of Juliet. The eponymous wine gathers its fruit from Rondinella, Molinara, and Corvina Veronese. This example adds Sangiovese to the mix. The zone ranks right after Chianti in total Italian D.O.C. production. Classic Valpolicella, the wine, is light- to medium-bodied, with a bright ruby red color. This example hits that mark beautifully. Fragrant with hints of baking spices and fresh red fruits in the aromas, the wine literally sings with ripe juiciness punctuated by notes of bitter almond. Super soft tannins add silkiness to the mouthfeel. Stainless steel vinification and aging (6 months) and minimal handling preserve beautiful fruit characters. The wine gains grace at a cool temperature so be sure to serve around 60ºF/15ºC in medium-sized tulip-shaped glasses (such as the Riedel Zinfandel glass). Foods: cured meats (all kinds of salumi); grilled ham or pork steak, veal chop; grilled Cornish hen or chicken (roast, too); penne pasta with sun-dried tomato and black olives (can do as a cold salad, too), grilled sausages; bean dishes (including cold legume salads); grilled pink lamb with greens; intensely flavored cheeses (eg., Cascio di Roma), medium dark chocolate.
Vinifera Distributing | 09/01/2009 |
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