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La Preosa

Valpolicella Red Blend

The Boscaini Carlo La Preosa is a charming red blend hailing from the picturesque Valpolicella region. This delightful wine showcases a vibrant ruby hue that hints at its luscious character. On the palate, it offers a well-rounded experience with a medium body, gracefully balancing freshness and richness. The acidity is bright, providing a lively backbone that enhances its food-friendly nature. With an inviting fruit intensity, you'll discover notes of dark cherry, plum, and subtle hints of dried herbs, making each sip a true pleasure. The tannins are soft yet supportive, ensuring a smooth finish that lingers just long enough to leave an impression. This wine is dry, making it versatile for pairing with a variety of dishes, from hearty pasta to roasted meats, inviting you to enjoy its expressive charm time and again.

Tasting notes:


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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