San Cassiano Valpolicella 2009

D.O.C., Veneto, Italy
Natalie's Score: 88/100
Community Score: 4.4/5
Community Reviews: 3
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Product #: 277509
Wine Type: Red Wine


 
Price: $14.95
Alcohol: 13%
Drink: 2012-2014
Sweetness: Dry
Bottle size: 750 ml

Winery: San Cassiano
Agent: Intra Vino Inc

Tasting note:

Peppery with black fruit and good acidity for food. Full-bodied and fairly smooth but decant 1 hour. Food matches: pesto meatballs, orzo pasta.

Reviewed April 28, 2012 by

 

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Opinions about wine differ greatly as the experience is subjective. You may find it helpful to compare this critical evaluation of the wine with mine as well as your own:
Since the winery places great stock in olive oil, this wine can be enjoyed with pesto meatballs (olive oil being a prime ingredient in pesto) and orzo pasta. Mirko Sella divides his production time between a wonderful extra virgin olive oil and wine. He has long enjoyed success with the oil and the wine is coming on a treat. The limited but excellent range of Valpolicellas includes a fresh, racy ’09 ... Score: 2 Glasses (out of 3) Source: Gambero Rosso Italian Wines

 
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Serve this wine between 60-65 degrees Farenheit or 15-18 degrees Celsius.

 

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