2021 Poderi del Leone Valpolicella Ripasso Sauvignon Blanc principals Giovanni Bosca and Mariacristina

principals Giovanni Bosca and Mariacristina Castelletta

this Vertus 1er Cru has a chiseled frame of a brut zero but it is not excessively bone-dry on the palate—the ample character typical of the village manifests itself in a round overall texture

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when all the vines were uprooted

zesty white appeals for its energy and moderate alcohol(12

2021 Poderi del Leone Valpolicella Ripasso Sauvignon Blanc principals Giovanni Bosca and MariacristinaDark cherry, plum, vanilla, and a velvety dry finish with floral lift. Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella the fresh Valpolicella gets a second fermentation over Amarone lees, then 24 months in French oak. It's basically Amarone's little sibling at a fraction of the price. Certified organic since 1974 and Demeter biodynamic. Grandfather Guido Fidora pioneered organic farming in Veneto before anyone was paying attention. Pair with cured meats, hard