Valpolicella

This wine has a long history, and was known and appreciated by the Ancient Romans, but still today has a worldwide appeal. Together with Chianti, Valpolicella has been popularized by the trattorie and other restaurants in Italy and abroad. Having enjoyed early commercialization, Valpolicella is made with Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Molinara grapes growing in 19 communes in the province of Verona. Ruby-red in colour, with a delicate pleasant scent and almond taste, it is a very easy-to-drink wine. There is a version, Recioto della Valpolicella, made with partly dried grapes to impart a higher sugar and alcohol content. See Amarone.