La Cengia

Valpolicella Red Blend

Az. Agr. Begali Lorenzo La Cengia is a captivating red blend from the renowned Valpolicella region. This wine showcases a rich red color, inviting and alluring in the glass. It offers a medium-bodied experience, harmoniously balancing its vibrant acidity with a delightful fruit intensity that highlights notes of ripe cherries and plums. The tannins are well-integrated, providing a subtle structure that supports the wine without overwhelming it. With a dry finish, this wine is food-friendly, making it an excellent companion to various dishes, while also offering a delightful sipping experience on its own. Enjoy its complexities and a lingering finish that truly reflects the unique terroir of Valpolicella.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Leather

Baking Spice

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:

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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