Guerrieri Rizzardi, Bardolino Classico "Cuvee XV", Veneto, Italy 2019
{sustainable} 60% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, with Merlot, Ancellota and Sangiovese as well PLUM, CHERRY, PENCIL BOX, BLACK PEPPER. SUPPLE & SAVORY. While the neighboring Valpolicella region gets all the glory, Bardolino has been quietly chugging away at value wines for decades. It was only a matter of time before gold star vinaioli (winegrowers) like Guerrieri Rizzardi began pushing the quality envelope and started making fantastic quality wines in this area. Bolla is bollocks; this will make you want to kiss your fingertips. Serving Suggestion: Best friends with any charcuterie plate! Tagliatelle or pappardelle w/ “tastasal” a pork ragu. Gnocchi w/ tomato, onions, & Veronese cheese.24 in stock
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Guerrieri-Rizzard, Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso Classico "Pojega", Veneto, Italy, 2016
{organic} 50% Corvinone, 30% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, & 10% Merlot CURRANT & BLACK CHERRY, PEPPERY & PIQUANT, TOASTED CHESTNUT Famously utilizing the skins from the partially-dried grapes responsible for the Valpolicella region’s Amarones, the Veronese specialty known as Ripasso comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. This one from the micro-production maestros of Rizzardi is simultaneously lithe and lavish with peppery spice, firm fruit, and a year of aging in French and Savonian oak. An unusually high percentage of the coveted Corvinone grape is also of keen interest! Serving Suggestion: Cranberry-glazed ham w/ clove & cinnamon. Tortellini w/ broad beans & pecorino.1 in stock
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