Valpolicella (sounds like Vahl - poe - lee - CHELL - ah) is a viticultural zone of
the province of Verona Italy (North Eastern corner) and this week’s Wine Wednesday feature the 2010 L’Arco Rosso del Veronese is considered a Valpolicella
blend. The Valpolicella blend is based
on three red wine grape varietals, Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. Along with
these three key varietals in the blend, Valpolicella wines may also contain up to 15% of other red varieties
grown in the province.
Corvina usually makes up most of the blend, up to 75%. The
corvinone grape, a relative, is allowed
to take up to 50% of Corvina’s proportion.
This wine is a blend of 50% Corvina and Corvinone, 30% Rondinella,15% Sangiovese
Grosso and 5% Molinara.
This medium bodied dry wine is a deep garnet color. On the nose, raspberry, cherry and blueberry with an earthiness turning to tobacco notes that linger momentarily
on the upper palate once you swallow. On the palate, ripe tart cherry fruit with
sturdy tannins.
We enjoyed this with Grilled Pork Chops over Savory Whipped Sweet Potatoes one night and Cedar Plank Spice Rubbed Salmon the next. To print or save the recipe pairing suggestions, click the
links below.
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