Virginie's Wineblog

A lot of structure for this outstanding, smooth almost silky blended wine.

Technical Data:Corvina Veronese 70%, Rondinella 25%, Molinara 5%.The grapes underwent a traditional red vinification process. 75% of the wine ages in Slavonia oak casks, 25% in French oak barriques. Refining in the bottle for 90 days. an outstanding red wine that highlights the virtues of the ripasso winemaking technique.

Ripasso Winemaking Technique: Around the beginning of March, the wine was drawn from the vat and refermented on the pomaces of the Amarone, following the traditional Veronese technique called “ripasso”. Thanks to this procedure the wine acquires the vital humours that give it structure and long aging possibilities, and enriches it with typical notes of dried grapes.

Description:Wonderfully rich and mellow with a spicy, nutty aroma and taste. Very deep garnet color; delicate, typical bouquet, with hints of spices and walnut. Berry fruit flavors; dry, full, slightly bitterish and persistent.

Food Pairings & Service:It goes well with red meat and seasoned cheese.

Score:8/10

Suggested Retail Price:$16.99

Technical Data:Made from a 50/50 blend of Corvina and Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are aged for twelve months in French oak barrels, which have been medium roasted, whereas the Corvina grapes spend the same amount of time in barrels of Slavonia oak. The two wines are combined several months before being bottled, where they remain for about six months.

Description:Intense ruby-red color with slightly violet touch. The nose express spicy woodsy notes with strong fruity qualities, such as sweet blackberries and blueberries. A full-bodied taste is balanced with the fruity flavors for a dense, concentrated wine.

Food Pairings & Service:Serve with red meats and full-flavoured cheeses. Ready to drink now but could also easily lay down for a while.

Score:7/10

Suggested Retail Price:$15.99

A luscious full-bodied wine but yet with a very smooth finish.

Technical Data:Mainly made from Sangiovese grape as every Chainti, with a selection of traditional Chianti Classico varietals added. Aging in French oak barriques for 7 months.

Description:A deep dark color for an alluring bouquet of black fruit and violets; rich flavors of cherry and leather; supple tannins and good acidity for dining.

Food Pairings & Service:Perfect accompaniment to a wide variety of foods, including red-sauced pastas, grilled meats, and roasts.

Score:8/10

Suggested Retail Price:$12.99

A wonderful dry and smooth red, a good compromise for those who doesn’t like too fruity Merlot and too spicy and full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon. Made from a grape called Lagrein growing up only in Italy and a little bit in the south of Austria. Tines to try an unusual grape, I promise you going to like this one!

Technical Data:100% Lagrein. The wine ages in barriques for about 12 months. It is then transferred into small oak casks to rest for six months until bottling.

Description:Intense ruby red color. Complex bouquet, with strong scents of vanilla, violets and wild berries, tending to musk and burnt wood with aging. Well-structured and balanced, with an harmony between tannins and acidity that renders it soft with a persistent finish.A very velvety texture on the tongue for a quite nice wine.

Food Pairing & Service:Serve with roasted red meats and other robust entrées.

Score:8/10

Suggested Retail Price:$16.99