Valpolicella Classico Superiore Montegradella 2006

Santa Sofia (Italy)

Corvina (65%), Rondinella (30%), Molinara (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Valpolicella Classico Superiore Montegradella shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of plum, blackberry and black cherry followed by aromas of violet, vanilla, raspberry, chocolate and tobacco. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, blackberry and black cherry. Valpolicella Classico Superiore Montegradella ages for 18 months in cask followed by 9 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Stuffed pasta, Pasta with meat, Broiled meat, Roasted meat
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
June 2010