La Giuva 'Il Valpo' Valpolicella

Country: Italy Region: Veneto

Varietal: 50% Corvina, 20% Corvinone, 30% Rondinella

Vintage: 2019 Colour: Red Style: Dry

Producer: Silvia Allegrini

Description:

The estate was founded by Alberto Malesani, famous in Italy as a former manager of both Fiorentina and Parma. While at Parma, he won the UEFA cup in 1999. His passion and intelligence is now channelled into this estate, where he is helped by consultant winemaker Lorenzo Caramazza, formerly of Cantina Valpantena. The name La Giuva is an acronym of his daughters’ initials, Giulia and Valentina, who are heavily involved in the business. The balance, concentration and aromatic intensity marks the wines out from the crowd in Valpolicella, and makes La Giuva one of the region’s rising stars. Production is tiny, and won’t get that much higher than its current level of 18,000 bottles until the new vineyards come into production.
"Valpo" is the confidential way in which the inhabitants of the production area call Valpolicella. It is the Valpo that is usually served on the tables of the Veronese and which serves as an aperitif, inside and outside the home. Valpo is the wine of the Valley, as underlined in the name on the label.

Tasting Note:
With fresh fruity notes with particular hints of cherry, they complement aromatic herbs and licorice.

Food Matches: Pasta / Risottos / Veal