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Synonyms
Valpolicella Blend is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Veneto, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for sour cherry, herbs, spices, herbal and spicy.
The regions that matter for it are Veneto.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for temperate.
It blends readily with Molinara, Osaleta, Rossignola and Dindarella.
Watch for the synonyms: Valpolicella.
At the table it suits chicken salad with pomegranate, pinenuts and raisins, roasted duck breast rubbed with five-spice and taleggio cheese with walnuts.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Molinara
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Osaleta
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Rossignola
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Dindarella
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Negrara Trentina
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Barbera
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Sangiovese
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Cabernet Franc
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Corvina
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Corvinone
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Rondinella
Read →Food pairings.
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Chicken salad with pomegranate, pinenuts and raisins
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Roasted duck breast rubbed with five-spice
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Taleggio cheese with walnuts
Also labelled.
Valpolicella.
Bottles to look for.
- Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Veneto, Italy
- Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Veneto, Italy
- Bolla Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Veneto, Italy
- Dal Forno Romano Vigneto Monte Lodoletta Valpolicella Superiore, Veneto, Italy
- Dal Forno Romano Vigneto Monte Lodoletta, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, Italy
- Farina Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Veneto, Italy
- Gerardo Cesari Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Veneto, Italy
- Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Veneto, Italy
Valpolicella Blend: common questions
01.What does Valpolicella Blend taste like?+
Valpolicella Blend tastes of sour cherry, herbs, spices, herbal and spicy. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Valpolicella Blend from?+
Valpolicella Blend originates in Veneto, Italy.
03.Where is Valpolicella Blend grown?+
The key regions for Valpolicella Blend are Veneto.
04.What food pairs with Valpolicella Blend?+
Pour it with chicken salad with pomegranate, pinenuts and raisins, roasted duck breast rubbed with five-spice and taleggio cheese with walnuts.
05.What else is Valpolicella Blend called?+
Valpolicella Blend is also labelled Valpolicella.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.