DOC/DOCG€10-€30Valpolicella in Verona
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Valpolicella is the most everyday and authentic expression of the hills surrounding Verona. Made from native grapes such as Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara, it reflects an ancient agricultural culture in which wine accompanies the table and the rhythm of the seasons. In its aromas of cherry and its light notes of herbs and almond, one can recognize the vineyard landscape patiently shaped over centuries. Bringing a bottle home means preserving a fragment of rural Verona, where territory and tradition meet in every sip.
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The product
What Valpolicella is
Valpolicella is one of the most representative red wines of the province of Verona, produced in the hills northwest of the city. It is made mainly from native grapes such as Corvina, Rondinella and, in varying proportions, Molinara. In the glass it offers aromas of red cherry, small berries, dried herbs and sometimes a light note of bitter almond on the finish. Depending on the version — basic, Superiore or Classico — it can be light and easy-drinking or more structured, but it almost always maintains an elegant drinkability tied to the tradition of table wine.
The roots
Origin and history
Viticulture in the Valpolicella area is documented as early as Roman times, when wines from the Veronese region were exported along the trade routes of the Empire. In the Middle Ages wine production became more established thanks to monasteries and rural communities that organized the agricultural landscape of the hills. In the following centuries the local grape varieties and techniques were defined, eventually leading to the creation of related wines such as Recioto and Amarone. Valpolicella, in its simplest and most everyday version, remains the oldest and most widespread wine of the territory. In the twentieth century the designation was formally established and today it represents one of the most recognizable DOC wines of Veneto.
This wine conveys the idea that a landscape is not only something to observe, but also something to taste. It tells the story of a Verona made of cultivated hills, agricultural work and family traditions. Giving or sharing a bottle of Valpolicella means carrying with you a tangible fragment of that territory. It is an invitation to conviviality and to the memory of the journey.
The context
Cultural significance
Valpolicella represents the agricultural landscape surrounding Verona, which has historically supported the city’s economy. The vine-covered hills of the area form a cultural landscape shaped over centuries through terraces, dry-stone walls and small family vineyards. This wine reflects a rural culture in which the vine was part of everyday life and the rhythm of the seasons. Even today Valpolicella is perceived as the wine of the Veronese meal — everyday and convivial, more connected to the table than to celebration. Its identity is also linked to a local agricultural supply chain that continues to play a central role in how the territory is perceived.
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Where to buy
Where to find Valpolicella in Verona
The most direct way to buy it is at wineries in Valpolicella, among the hill towns such as Negrar, Fumane, Marano and Sant’Ambrogio, all easily reached from Verona. In the city it can be found in many specialized wine shops and in historic osterie that highlight local wines. Many small shops offer bottles from small local producers that are difficult to find elsewhere. During Verona’s food and wine fairs and festivals it is also common to meet the producers directly.
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