Villanaldi Valpolicella Rosso 2020

RegionL Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
Grape(s): 70% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, 10% Molinara, 10% Corvinone
Drinks Best: Now - 2 Years

While the Veneto region may be most famous for Venetian canals and rich, concentrated, highly extracted Amarone wines, there is decidedly another side to the region that is often overlooked! Made from many of the same grapes used to make Amarone, Valpolicella can yield fresh, fruit-forward, often unoaked wine in medium or even light-bodied styles. This example from Villanaldi is precisely that. It features ripe red cherries and dried herbs on the nose, and is aged in all stainless steel. A vibrant mid-palate and smooth finish make it an ideal option for fans of medium-bodied red blends looking for something new!

Pairings: Porcini mushroom arancini with tomato sauce