Red Wine • 70% Corvina veronese, 20% Rondinella, 10% Molinara
Tasting Notes
Pairs With
ColorDeep ruby red
Nosefruit and aromatic herbs black-cherryherbs
FlavorIdeal for accompanying grilled red meats, braised meats, roasts and cheeses.
Veneto At a Glance
Region NameVeneto
Veneto is an important wine region in the northeastern corner of Italy. In terms of geography, culture, and wine styles, it represents a transition between the alpine, Germano-Slavic end of Italy and the warmer, drier, more Roman lands to the south.
Score: 89Vintage 2020James SucklingThe appassimento dry extract is evident. Think pickled cherries, dried tobacco, Chinotto, anise and smoked meat. A single vineyard expression. Impressive density and vitality, if not a bit dried out by a subtle, yet rustic whiff, of brettanomyces. I think it adds to the wine without detracting excessively. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 93Vintage 2019Vinous MediaThe 2019 Valpolicella Superiore Classico Sant'Urbano is perfumed in the glass, as savory herbs, crushed rocks and graphite give way to peppery blackberries and currants. This coasts along the palate, cool-toned and finessed with a core of crisp red fruits and minerals cascading across the palate. Violet and lavender tones resonate throughout as sweet tannins add a pleasant farmwork to the finish. This is top-shelf Valpolicella.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 92Vintage 2019James SucklingLovely red cherries, strawberries, licorice and a splash of white pepper on the nose, extending to the medium-bodied palate, coated by some polished tannins before a juicy, berry-flavored finish. Well made. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2019Wine EnthusiastWild strawberries and sweet and savory spices along with turned earth waft from the glass of this pretty Valpolicella. It's savory on the palate with herbal notes and dried violets taking center stage and fresh and dried sour cherries playing supporting roles. The wine finishes with fine and easy tannins. Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 92Vintage 2008James SucklingAn aged Amarone of prodigious complexity, strongly reflective of a rich, dry vintage. Little botrytic concerns, but conversely, a year low in acidity. Camphor, Fernet Branca, mint, licorice root, cardamon, pine and a swashbuckle of prune and darker, torrefacted fruits. Loads of power. Not a wine for those seeking finesse. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
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