Le Miniere di Novare 2018

A blend of 70% Corvina, 20% Corvinone and 10% Rondinella that matures in cement vats. A pale, ruby color, typical of Corvina, and aromas of cherry, wild strawberry, fresh berries and a hint of pepper. The mouthfeel is flavorful, easy to drink every day and full of character. An authentic risky wine, in other words, one you can drink a bottle of without realizing it.

This was not by chance, Lonardi told me, because the soil of the Le Miniere vineyards is rich in iron and this type of soil more than often produces Valpolicella that have a fresh character and are easy to drink, and tend to oxidize over time. I also found Le Miniere to be very educational and would “exploit” it to explain to young tasters the color, aroma and flavor that Corvina and Valpolicella have. I must point out, however, that good things don’t come cheap and the price in this case is three times that of a Valpolicella Classico Bertani, but it’s worth it.

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