Region: Italy (Valpolicella)

Grapes: Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella (dried for 3 months before fermentation)

Taste: "Ruby red wine with an intense bouquet of cherries ... with a robust body and a particularly well-balanced flavour" Wine maker

John says: "Big powerful red wine with lots of flavors all at one: cherries, cocoa, a hint of leather"

Pairing: Beef rib roast with bleu cheese sauce, chili, anything with strong savory flavors

Ratings: Unrated