Valpolicella Blend

red

Moderate climate

Common Grapes

Corvina45-95%Rondinella5-30%Molinara0-25%

Corvina is the star, providing cherry fruit and structure. Rondinella adds color and body. Basic Valpolicella is light and fresh. Ripasso gains richness from refermentation on Amarone lees. Amarone uses dried grapes for intense, concentrated wines.

Valpolicella: drink young. Ripasso: 5-10 years. Amarone: 15-30+ years.

Climate

Moderate

Regions

1 region

Color

red

Typical Structure & Aromas

Typical profile for this variety. Style varies by region, climate, and winemaking.

Structure

Body

Moderate

Tannins

Integrated

Sweetness

Dry

Acidity

Crisp

OakPossible

Aromas

Young

sour cherry almond herbs spice red berry

Aged

dried fruit chocolate leather coffee fig

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Where Valpolicella Blend grows

Italy

Veneto

From light Valpolicella to intense Amarone, all using the same grape trio

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Food Pairings

risotto

braised meats

aged cheeses

dark chocolate

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