Veneto - not just for prosecco

Bolla Valpolicella Classico Red 2019

Pedemonte, Veneto, Italy

Composition: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella

Alcohol: 12.5%

$14.95

Dry and fruity, with aromas of oak, spice, plum, and red fruits. Valpolicella is known for its sour cherry flavor. It is a lighter red color.

Bolla

The original owner opened his first cellar in 1883 in the small town of Soave.

Veneto Wine

This region is most famous for Pinot Grigio and Prosecco, however also produces a few varietals of red. Valpolicella comes in 4 types: Valpolicella DOC which is lighter and fruitier, Valpolicella Ripasso DOC which undergoes a second fermentation using the grape skins from Amarone and Receito for a fuller wine, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG which is made from grapes that are dried on mats or hung from rafters resulting in a higher alcohol level wine, Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG also made from dried grapes however these are dried longer (100-200 days) and fermentation is stopped early, resulting in a sweeter wine.