Tasting notes
Alcohol, Acidity, Fruity, Body, Tannins · Dry
Food pairings
These dishes match this appellation's flavour profile.
- Top pickRoast duck breast with cherry and port glaze
Rich seared duck with a glossy cherry glaze balances the wine’s medium body and fruitiness; savory fats and bright, slightly tart fruit lift tannins and echo the wine’s acidity.
- Glazed duck fillet with red berries and sweet celery purée
The fruity glaze enhances the wine's fruitiness, the richness of the duck matches the body and tannins, and the purée softens the dish with moderate acidity.
- Grilled lamb chops with rosemary and cherry glaze
Char and herb notes amplify the wine's oak and savory edge; a bright cherry glaze echoes fruitiness and acidity, linking meat richness to the wine's tannins and structure.
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- Duck confit with chestnut pieces and red kuri squash puree
The richness of the duck and the roundness of the puree balance the tannins and body of the wine; the chestnuts provide a soft sweet touch that highlights the deep fruitiness.
- Heirloom tomato salad, burrata and balsamic reduction
Juicy tomatoes and creamy burrata offer a clean acidity and light texture that awaken the fruity aromas and freshness of the wine, creating a pleasant contrast.
- Slow-cooked rooster with mushrooms and reduced jus
Slow-confit poultry with a rich jus and earthy mushrooms: structure and tannins support the sauce, while acidity and fruitiness balance the richness on the palate.
Storage potential between 3 and 8 years
Currently drink vintages 2018 to 2023
Serve between 16°C and 18°C
Common varieties
Rondinella
Rondinella is an Italian red grape variety mainly grown in the Veneto region. It is used in the production of Amarone and Valpolicella wines, contributing color and structure to the blends.
Corvina
Corvina is a red grape variety mainly cultivated in the Veneto region of Italy, where it is used to produce quality red wines, notably in the blends of Amarone and Valpolicella. It offers flavors of cherries, berries, and spices.
Molinara
Molinara is an Italian red grape variety mainly grown in the Veneto region. It is used in the production of Amarone and Valpolicella wines, contributing acidity and finesse to the blends.