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Valpolicella Classico

The historic hillside core of Valpolicella, producing the full range of Corvina-based wines: fresh Valpolicella Classico, ripasso, Amarone and Recioto from the villages of Fumane, Marano and Negrar.

Year Rating Notes
2020 Outstanding vintage for all Valpolicella styles; Amarone producers received ideal appassimento conditions.
2019 Good quality across styles; Classico shows freshness and Ripasso good depth.
2018 Benchmark vintage; Amarone of the highest order and fresh Classico of unusual complexity.
2017 Consistent quality; warm season favouring ripe, generous Classico and Ripasso.
2016 Excellent vintage widely considered among Valpolicella's finest of the decade.