Speri
La Roverina Valpolicella Classico Superiore Corvina Blend
Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto, Italy
Like a Chianti Classico standard but for the Valpolicella region. A blend of 70% corvina, 20% rondinella and a 10% mixture of molinara and other local varieties. Nose showing cherry, almond and liquorice. Not as full bodied as I was expecting. Medium weight. One of those wines where the nose is more interesting than the palate but does deliver to its price point of only $27. Short term drinking. Had another bottle on 11th November 2024 with similar notes. A good mid week Italian quaffer.
Like a Chianti Classico standard but for the Valpolicella region. A blend of 70% corvina, 20% rondinella and a 10% mixture of molinara and other local varieties. Nose showing cherry, almond and liquorice. Not as full bodied as I was expecting. Medium weight. One of those wines where the nose is more interesting than the palate but does deliver to its price point of only $27. Short term drinking. Had another bottle on 11th November 2024 with similar notes. A good mid week Italian quaffer.
Aug 11th, 2023
John had this 8 years ago
John had this 8 years ago
1 person found it helpfulOct 20th, 2016
Empson. I believe this wine qualifies for "Superiore," but they had to forfeit that label since they went screwtop. They also farm organically. Come on, Speri family, show some respect for your country's traditions. 12.5% ABV. This is relatively weighty and dark, not super generous but very sturdy. From their vineyard near Verona, "La Roverina."
Empson. I believe this wine qualifies for "Superiore," but they had to forfeit that label since they went screwtop. They also farm organically. Come on, Speri family, show some respect for your country's traditions. 12.5% ABV. This is relatively weighty and dark, not super generous but very sturdy. From their vineyard near Verona, "La Roverina."
Feb 20th, 2013
Steak on grill with Peaky and nightcap with M&D 10/12
Steak on grill with Peaky and nightcap with M&D 10/12
Oct 10th, 2019Black raspberries and some floral and herbal notes on the nose, medium acid and med/low tannins... enough to linger. Mostly fruits on the tongue with some lingering spices. Dangerously drinkable!
Black raspberries and some floral and herbal notes on the nose, medium acid and med/low tannins... enough to linger. Mostly fruits on the tongue with some lingering spices. Dangerously drinkable!
Feb 26th, 2019
A little hot, some nice rounded and stewed fruit on the finish but not a stand out.
A little hot, some nice rounded and stewed fruit on the finish but not a stand out.
Feb 28th, 2016