Valpolicella Wine & Region
Not far from Verona and Lake Garda exists a gentle world of vineyards shadowed by the mountains of the Dolomites. This is the land of Valpolicella wine...
The classic Valpolicella wine is only produced in a small part of the territory. The original area stretches from Negrar
in the east through to Sant’Ambrogio in the west.
In this evocative landscape, of rolling hills and verdant valleys, is a land that
has been producing wine dating back to the 5th century. It is here that
your visit should focus.
Where to Stay
Without a doubt try to
stay at the Monte Tondo, the place is quite a legend and you will need to book early but, if you
are lucky enough to get in, you won’t regret it. The Monte Tondo is a perfect base for
exploring not only the Valpolicella wine route but also the
Soave
wine route,
Lake Garda
and nearby towns like
Verona.
The Wines
Cultivation is mainly at lower altitudes on the lower foothills of
the dolomites. Most vineyards are at around 200metres above sea level
although this can rise to nearly 500 meters along the northern and
eastern borders of the territory.
Valpolicella is made from a blend of Rondinella, Corvina and
Molinara grapes with Rondinella being the dominant variety. The wine
itself is a strong ruby red with a nose that often recalls almonds and
cherries. It is an ideal wine to drink with pasta or as an aperitif
with the local salami.
Estates to Visit
Three of the estates to tour in the “classic” part of the Valpolicella
region are Boscaini Carlo Tommasi and Vini San Michele.
Boscaini
A lovely winery – the photo at the top of the page is taken from the
surrounding hills looking down towards the farmhouse.
Vini San Michele
Charming, family run estate, the
Righetti family’s love for this ancient land and for its bounty is
obvious in everything they do. For generations the family have been
producing excellent “boutique wines” long before the term became
fashionable.
Tommasi
A firm favorite of mine producing a superb Amarone Valpolicella, for more on the estate and their wines click here
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