This is a terrific Valpo. It doesn’t seem as weighty as those made from partially dried or super-ripe grapes, but neither is it as light as the old-school traditional Valpos were back in the 70s and 80s. It’s got a boisterous nose with lively, zingy ripe cherry, and nice hints of almond and twiggy underbrush. Rather electric in the mouth, with forceful but crackling, slightly bitter-tinged cherry fruit. Savory and stony on the long finish. Big acid drive. Some very fine-grained chalky tannin gives a teensy bit of scaffolding. Really fine, and a terrific value.
This is a terrific Valpo. It doesn’t seem as weighty as those made from partially dried or super-ripe grapes, but neither is it as light as the old-school traditional Valpos were back in the 70s and 80s. It’s got a boisterous nose with lively, zingy ripe cherry, and nice hints of almond and twiggy underbrush. Rather electric in the mouth, with forceful but crackling, slightly bitter-tinged cherry fruit. Savory and stony on the long finish. Big acid drive. Some very fine-grained chalky tannin gives a teensy bit of scaffolding. Really fine, and a terrific value.
Apr 24th, 2025
Very fresh, sweet, blueberry, tangy, light but lingering flowery taste, camomile, green grapes, excellent with chocolate.
Very fresh, sweet, blueberry, tangy, light but lingering flowery taste, camomile, green grapes, excellent with chocolate.
Jan 23rd, 2021
Local wine shop bottle. Not sure price. 2015. Bit of prune on the nose, wet earth. Red currant on palate. Liking this one
Local wine shop bottle. Not sure price. 2015. Bit of prune on the nose, wet earth. Red currant on palate. Liking this one
Jul 31st, 2018
Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto, Italy
