Valpolicella: panel tasting results

Alfredo Buglioni bought an old farmhouse in Valpolicella Classico in 1993, but only began producing wine from its 4ha of vineyards properly in 2000. Oenologist...

Ca’Botta’s first commercial harvest was in 2009 and since then it has become established as a producer of wines from the main appellations of Veneto....

Torcinato is sourced from vineyards between 380m-520m, and handpicked at low yields. The Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grapes are partially air-dried for about six weeks...

Made from Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella with 10% of Croatina (Argentina’s Bonarda), aged for six months in oak barriques and one year in bottle before...

Grape-growers Francesco Venturini and his wife Adriana founded their own winery, Corte Canella, in 2009 to showcase the character of the local wines. Their Valpolicella...

This fourth-generation family estate founded in 1902 now owns 105ha in the Valpolicella Classico zone. The grapes for Rafaèl – Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara –...

Dried fruit notes refreshed by spicy-toned cherry menthol and a twist of black pepper and sage. Ripe and fragrant juicy fruit on the palate. Sophisticated...

Mellowed herbs on the nose, with ripe red fruit aromas and a savoury edge. Earthy on the palate with a tangy element. Soft, showing a...

Compote prune aromas with notes of figs and sweet spices. Round and full in the mouth, showing complexity and a chocolate-covered cherries finish. A lot...

Mellowed appealing aromas of forest, dried herbs and intense cherry. Big, rich and dense, with a chewy mouthfeel and grainy tannins.

Youthful nose of wild forest berries, toasted spices, tarragon and blackberries. Solid on the palate, with upfront tannins, somewhat truffly.

Attractive scents of cherry blossom, dried herbs and hints of spices. There is tension on the palate with a pleasant bitterness.

Lots of spicy oak on the nose, red fruit aromas and grassy notes. Intriguing on the palate, with the acidity providing balance.

Aromatic herbal nose, pure mint and sage, with spicy blackberry aromas. Juicy, with substance, yet crisp with a light sophisticated grip.

Dried fruit nuances with touches of nutmeg and tobacco. Full and round on the palate, with peppery freshness and a lively acidity.

Leafy nose with accents of pepper and thyme, slight menthol notes and violet hints. Fleshy and vibrant, quite tangy and lingering.

Earthy and peppery nose with very ripe red and black cherry nuances. Cedary on the palate, soft, with a crisp acidity.

Festive nose of dried fruits, red plums, cherries, dried herbs and spices. Rich and rounded yet showing a somewhat light body.

Lifted nose of dried herbs with tart red fruits, floral notes and hints of bubblegum. Bright and focused, elegant and fresh.

Pruney nose with notes of jammy fruit, juicy raspberry and liquorice. Mouthfilling, full, round and soft, with a crisp acidity.

Aromatic nose of lifted dried herbs, ripe red plums and raspberries. Round palate, ripe and juicy, vibrant with balanced tannins.

Vibrant nose of paprika, hedgerow berries, ripe red cherries, curry and saffron. Exotic, with a mellow and silky palate, polished.

Clean nose of raspberry and cranberry with hints of oaky spices. Bright and fresh, juicy on the palate with herbal notes.

Loads of ripe plums and cherries on the nose, with an intriguing hint of brushwood. Nice depth on the palate.

Leafy nose with plummy notes and fragrant black pepper nuances. Iron notes on the palate, with a vibrant balanced acidity.

Pruney nose with scents of spice cake, herbs and some vanilla. Vibrant, yet round and ripe on the palate.

Layered nose of peppery notes and hints of dried herbs over red fruits. Sweet and sour mouthfeel.

Lovely combination of ripe cherries, a herbal lift and vanilla notes. Luscious with a lot of concentration, polished.

Juicy nose of red fruit with peppery nuances. Fresh on the palate, fragrant and light. Classic example.

Cinnamon-like nose with fragrant red and black fruit notes. Quite concentrated, round and ripe, with fair acidity.

Fresh and dried fruit notes with sweet chestnut undertones and hints of forest nuances. Round, with a spicy-toned finish.

Lifted nose of dried herbs and black pepper with juicy strawberry. Lovely concentration and zesty acidity on the palate.

Savoury nose with notes of cassis, violets and oak. Crisp acidity on the palate, with fleshy fruit flavours.

Spicy nose of vanilla, black pepper and cherries. Tangy acidity on the palate, with quite a lot of concentration.

Spicy-toned red fruit aromas with mushroom notes. Fleshy and ripe on the palate, supple, with a peppery finish.

Ripe red berries with very floral notes and spicy tones. Leafy on the palate, very balanced and peppery.

Fresh nose, fragrant with floral-toned cherry aromas and tobacco notes. Seductively fleshy, with a dense mouthfilling concentration.

Very floral, pretty aromas with hints of herbs and blossom. Fresh and juicy, with light tannins and fine boned structure.