Date Tasted: 5/2022

The Valpolicella wine region has the unique ability to produce four different types of wine. These are: Amarone Della Valpolicella DOCG, Recioto Della Valpolicella DOCG, Valpolicella Ripasso DOC and Valpolicella Classico or Classico Superiore DOC. Although the same varieties (Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara) are used for the four wine types, the result is entirely different. Amarone holds a DOCG status and is bold, concentrated, overripe, and usually high in alcohol with long ageing potential. On the other hand, Valpolicella has DOC status and is light, aetherial, fresh, and with moderate alcohol, and it is preferable to drink it during the first three years. Recioto has DOCG status and is sweet, and Ripasso has DOC status and is placed somewhere in the middle of Amarone and Valpolicella.

Appearance: Medium garnet colour.

Nose: It has all the typical aromas of Valpolicella like dried rose petals, potpourri, violet, raspberry and sour cherry. 

Palate: It is tight, and the tannins are slightly more aggressive than an average Valpolicella. It is a medium-bodied wine with high acidity and intense red berries and cherries flavours. The aftertaste is medium and floral. 

Drink: It is enjoyable now and in the next 2-3 years.

Food Pairing: slow-cooked pulled pork.

Score: 88

Name: Casal Vegri Valpolicella Classico Superiore

Producer: Ca La Bionda

Variety: 70% Corvina, 20% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella and Molinara

Vintage: 2018

Region: Valpolicella DOC, Italy

Alcohol: 13,5%

Retail Price: 18€

Certification: Organic

Serving temperature: 15-18 C°

Drink it until 2025