2017 Valpolicella Superiore, Brolo Dei Giusti

• Style: Refined Veneto red, full-bodied with smooth tannins
• Taste: Bright red fruit, violet spice, clean acidity, long finish
• Food: Grilled meats, roasted chicken, mushroom risotto, aged Gorgonzola
• Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night, weeknight table
• Serve: 14.5% ABV, cool to room temperature

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Purplish hues frame red-fruit immediacy and spiced, violet-tinged lift. The 2017 delivers brightness from cool nights in a warm vintage — full-bodied structure without heaviness or overripeness. Tannins are smooth, acidity clean, and the palate moves through to a long finish without astringency. This is a wine that stays approachable yet carries real presence at the table.

The Winery — Cantina Valpantena

Cantina Valpantena directly farms three walled vineyard plots — 13 hectares across the Valpantena valley and Montorio — managed by head agronomist Stefano Casali. His stewardship has eliminated weed-killer use and reduced spray dependency, knowledge shared across the wider grower community. The Broli vineyards hold VIVA Sustainable Viticulture accreditation, reflecting farming that respects the land. The 75% Corvina base, supported by 15% Corvinone and 10% Rondinella, was hand-harvested and fermented for nine days, then aged 12 months in large oak followed by a year or more in tank, allowing integration without oak dominance.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Pair confidently with grilled meats, roasted chicken, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses, or bold pasta dishes — this is a wine that finds common ground across a wide table. The balance and clarity born from healthy vineyard practices make it equally at home at weeknight eating and more considered occasions. Serve cool to room temperature. If you've been exploring Corvina & Corvinone expressions, this Superiore sits alongside the rest of our Veneto selection and represents Italy at its most food-friendly and honest.