Country: Italy
Region: Veneto (Valpolicella Classica zone, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG)
Grape Varietal: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella (and traditionally a small percentage of Molinara)
Tasting Notes: Deep ruby to garnet red.
Food Pairing: Excellent with hearty dishes like braised short ribs, beef stew, grilled steaks, roasted game (venison or wild boar), rich meat ragùs, wild mushroom risotto, and mature, aged cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino.