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Vigneto 'il Fornetto'

2001 Valpolicella Red Blend

The Accordini Vigneto 'il Fornetto' from the renowned Valpolicella region is a captivating red blend that showcases the essence of its terroir. This vintage, crafted in 2001, presents a beautifully deep red color that invites you to explore its complex characteristics. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, achieving a delightful balance of richness and approachability, making it very food-friendly. The acidity is bright and refreshing, providing a lively counterpoint to the wine's sumptuous fruit intensity, which is prominent with notes of dark cherry, plum, and hints of spice. The tannins lend a firm structure, enhancing the wine's longevity and creating an inviting mouthfeel. Overall, this red blend is impeccably dry, making it a perfect companion for a variety of hearty dishes or simply enjoyed on its own. With its exceptional depth and beautiful complexity, the Accordini Vigneto 'il Fornetto' stands as a testament to the quality and character of Valpolicella wines.

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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