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Bonacosta

2013 Valpolicella Red Blend

Masi Bonacosta is a captivating red blend hailing from the renowned Valpolicella region, and the 2013 vintage showcases the exceptional quality this area is celebrated for. The wine unveils a beautiful ruby red hue, enticing your senses with its inviting appearance. On the palate, it offers a medium-bodied profile, presenting a harmonious balance of fruit intensity, where ripe cherries and succulent blackberries come to the fore. This delightful blend exhibits a refreshing acidity that brightens the overall experience, complementing the soft and gentle tannins that linger elegantly throughout. The dryness of Masi Bonacosta enhances its versatility, making it a splendid companion for a variety of dishes, from hearty pastas to roasted meats. Perfectly crafted with an understanding of the region's terroir, this wine exemplifies both tradition and craftsmanship, leaving a lasting impression.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Leather

Leather

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Valpolicella
Valpolicella

The northern Italian area of Valpolicella is famed for its red wines. Located in Verona to the east of Lake Garda, the principal grapes here are Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. Valpolicella is tangy and cherry-fresh, perfect with pizza and pasta. Classico and Superiore wines from hillside vineyards offer extra depth and spice notes. But for real complexity, look to Amarone della Valpolicella. Made from partially dried grapes (called "appassimento"), this full-bodied wine offers gorgeous fruit flavors and ages for at least two years in oak. There is also Valpolicella Ripasso, a wine made by putting Valpolicella through pressed Amarone grapes. The DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) designation for Italian wines was introduced in the 1960s. It is the main classification system used in the country and regulates what winemakers can and cannot do regarding wine style, varietal restrictions, minimum and maximum alcohol levels, aging techniques and growing regions.

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