Valpolicella Classico Superiore La Preosa 2001

Boscaini Carlo (Italy)

Corvina (50%), Corvinone (40%), Rondinella (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of plum jam, black cherry and violet followed by aromas of blackberry, licorice, vanilla and hints of cinnamon. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. This Valpolicella ages for 18 months in cask followed by 8 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 13%
Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
Issue 21, Summer 2004