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Monte Gradela

2007 Valpolicella Red Blend

The Azienda Agricola Bonazzi, Dario & Fabio Monte Gradela is a captivating red blend hailing from the prestigious Valpolicella region. This wine showcases a beautiful deep red hue, inviting you to explore its rich character. On the palate, it reveals a wonderfully medium-bodied profile, balanced by a lively acidity that brightens the overall experience. The fruit intensity is prominent, offering delightful notes of dark cherry and plum, intertwined with hints of spice and earthiness, making it an exciting choice for any wine lover. The tannins are well-integrated and provide a firm structure, enhancing the wine's complexity while ensuring a smooth and enjoyable finish. As a dry red, this wine pairs beautifully with hearty dishes, making it a versatile option for various culinary delights. Its vintage of 2007 adds to its charm, promising a mature yet vibrant tasting experience that reflects the exceptional quality of the Valpolicella terroir.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Leather

Leather

Baking Spice

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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