Valpolicella Wine

Valpolicella is a DOC named for the valley in the Veneto region of Italy, meaning “valley of many cellars.” The blend of grapes that comprise Valpolicella (and its prized dried grape form, Amarone) are Corvina, Molinara and Rondinella, sometimes with some small percentage of Barbera, Negrara Trentina, Rossignola and/or Sangiovese. The wine is most often described as having a fragrant, cherry aroma that can sometimes have deeper flavors of dark chocolate, espresso and olives. 

 
This blend of wine has been produced in some form in the region since Roman times and continued into the era of the Visigoth invaders. There are 6th century written documents by Cassiodoro, a magistrate of Visigoth King Theodorus, describing a sweet wine made from half dried grapes in Verona that is mostly likely an early version of Amarone or Recioto. “Straw wine,” the process used to make these wines by drying grapes on straw mats before pressing, is a style of wine-making that was passed Read more »

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  • Pinot Noir

    “With so voluptuous a perfume, so sweet an edge, they make the blood run hot,” Joel Fleischman, wine columnist at Van...

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    “King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...

Popular Wineries in Valpolicella View all

  • Viviani Vineyards

    Established in 1980, Viviani, Inc., Wine Country Specialists, is the industry leader, serving dis...

  • Michele Castellani

    With our work in the vineyards and our love for the grapes, we as a family are carrying on a wine...

  • Corte Lenguin

    Check out the website of this wonderful small producer in the heart of the Valpolicella Classico ...

  • Cantina Giacomo Montresor

    The Montresor family has its roots in France. The count Claude de Montresor had a prominent impor...

  • Cantina di Soave

    Today, Cantina di Soave still maintains the same basic co-operative philosophy, that of covering ...

  • Campagnola

    Since 1907 the Campagnola Winery, in the heart of historical Valpolicella area, researches and pi...

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Valpolicella on Snooth

  • Santi Valpolicella Classico Superiore Solane Ripasso 2010

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    Berry and red currant aroma. On the palate it was round and full of fruit with a burst of berry flavors and red currents along with some pepper. Low tannins and good acidity. A nice food wine. Read More

    Wine review by zinfandel1


  • Zenato Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2008

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    D/H 2013-2023- "Zenato is a reliable producer of quality Amarone, producing wines that always show personality and intensity. This delivers bold fruit and background tones of polished leather and dry tobacco. The mouthful is very bold and thick, boasting a playful touch of sweet spice." Wine Enthusiast, 92 Points @thewinebuyer Read More

    Wine review by Jerel1957


  • W Allegrini Valpol Classico 2008

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    Delicious, classic amarone. Suggested by David at Gramercy Tavern, April 2013. Read More

    Wine review by Cab Lovers


  • Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2006

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    No written review

    Wine review by alanb1108


  • Does anyone have any info on Bolla Amarone della Valpolicella Millenium Classico 1995 ?? Price and availability ??                             Read More

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  • Antica Corte Valpolicella Ripasso 2008

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    2010 $20 Read More

    Wine review by BellaFetta


  • Giuseppe Lonardi Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2007

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    A 2007 Blend of Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara from Valpolicella, Italy. Ruby color with mid-rim variation. Dark fruits hints of plum and cranberry with a hint of chocolate. It has a mid-finish on the palette and balanced acidity. This wine is in peak time now, 2012-2017. Best served chilled to 58 degrees, and served with a grilled pork loin ... Read More

    Wine review by alanb1108


  • Murari Valpolicella

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    No written review

    Wine review by fifidoll1983


  • Lorenzo Begali Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Monte Ca' Bianca 2003

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    A surprise find hidden in an Italian friend's cantina, enjoyed with aged ribeye grilled alla "bistecca fiorentina" style, baked potato, melanzane grilliate and insalata misto. Intense nose of plum, cherry and chocolate, I could not et my nose out of the glass. The palate revealed a smooth vanilla building to a rich smokey finish that was pleasan... Read More

    Wine review by RCDallas


  • Tomassi Valpollicella Classico Superiore 2006

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    I bought many bottles of Tomassi wine when I lived in Italy. If you pair this incorrectly then you do not get a nice flavor. Paired correctly this is a wonderful wine. Read More

    Wine review by yadanac


  • Recently started drinking them, including the ripasso and amarone production variants, and love them. I have a west coast palate. Trader Joe's in Oakland carries one offering of each of the three, at low price points, and they are good. steve

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