One of the most popular wines in all of Italy, Valpolicella comes in several distinct styles. Hugh looks at a strong lineup from Cesari. Click the link to purchase Cellar Notes recommendations at Kenilworth Wine & Spirits.
The Wines
Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
Cesari Valpolicella Classico ** $
The essential Valpo, dry, medium bodied, vibrant, café wine
Cesari Valpolicella Classico Ripasso **1/2 $ SUPER VALUE
Great depth and flavor interest, maintains medium body, lovely red
Cesari Valpolicella Classico Ripasso "Bosan" *** $$
Stunning single vineyard Valpo, re-fermented on Amarone grape skins
Cesari Amarone della Valpolicella Classico '12 375 ml. *** $$
Intense, velvety wine, with rich dried fruit flavors, enormous body
All of these wines can be purchased at Kenilworth Wine and Spirits.
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