Sunday, February 17, 2013

Tasting - Lavarini Valpolicella Classico





Now moving onto the red wines of the night, we had this mix of Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes to make this classico wine.  The 2010 wine from the Valpolicella region of Italy sold for $6.95.  The notes provided a dry taste, with a fresh and fruity aroma full of strawberry and cherry, along with a spice and silky texture.  Personally, I thought it tasted like Cabernet.  And maybe that's due to my lack of experience with red wines.  I did pick up on a very strong grape smell, and the wine tasted as if it was missing a sort of acidity.  This led to a dry, bitter aftertaste.  While I didn't have it with food, it may be good with a meat-driven meal.

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