Country: Italy

With their belief in complex, structured and fresh wines of elegance from Valpolicella, focusing on single vineyards, like this Casal Vegri, is an obvious pursuit. A blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Molinara. the rocky clay-limestone vineyard imbibes it with verve and finesse. Stainless steel fermented, then aged 18 months in 3000L barrels. "... a captivating bouquet... a model of purity... Grippy yet remarkably fresh... tapers off long and potent."