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Classico

2009 Bardolino Red Blend

Azienda Vinicola Valetti Luigi Srl Classico is an exceptional red blend from the picturesque Bardolino region, renowned for its beautiful lakes and rolling hills. This vintage 2009 showcases a captivating deep red hue, enticing the senses as it swirls in the glass. On the palate, it presents a well-balanced profile with a medium body that coats the mouth, offering delightful layers of ripe red fruits, hints of cherry, and subtle notes of spice. Its acidity is bright and refreshing, enhancing the wine's overall liveliness and making it wonderfully food-friendly. The tannins are soft and approachable, providing just the right amount of structure to support the fruit-forward character. This wine is notably dry, allowing the complex flavors to shine without being overshadowed by sweetness, making it a delightful choice for any occasion or meal.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Italy
Italy

While France takes the crown for the most famous wines styles and grape varieties, Italy is where wine was first perfected. The ancient Greeks called it Oenotria—"land of the vines"—and the Roman Empire advanced grape growing and winemaking to a level of quality we still enjoy today. But behind Italy's best-known wines, such as Chianti, Barolo and prosecco, there's an almost endless diversity of delights awaiting the intrepid explorer. The key to understanding Italian wine is regionality and (of course) food. From the aromatic and sparkling whites of the north to Sicily's rich and spicy reds, Italy offers wine lovers a lifetime of gastronomic treats.

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