2024 Valpolicella Classico XVII, Guerrieri Rizzardi 90+ Points when La Rioja Alta recognised

when La Rioja Alta recognised the potential of Albariño long before its global fame

then rolls into cocoa

slow-cooked lamb

growing cover crops between the rows of vines and sexual confusion of predators

This is not Chardonnay trying to shout in a big accent

2024 Valpolicella Classico XVII, Guerrieri Rizzardi 90+ Points when La Rioja Alta recognisedCherry Pulse Guerrieri Rizzardis 2024 Cuve XVII is Valpolicella Classico in its most joyful, polished form: bright, fragrant, supple and made for the table. Corvina and Corvinone bring the classic cherry and spice, while Rondinella, Merlot and Croatina add softness, colour and a little savoury depth. Expect marasca cherry, red plum, black pepper, violet, soft herbs and a gentle earthy note. On the palate, it is medium bodied, rounded and wonderfully