The Producer
Sourcing grapes from over 700 hectares of vineyards and 250 growers, the Cantina Valpantena is one of Italy's largest and best co-operatives, situated in the Valpantena valley, north of the city of Verona. Established in 1958, the co-operative now makes wines from the surrounding appellations, with the Torre del Falasco wines showing their commitment to quality.
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Tom Cannavan Reviews
Don't just take our word for it; here's what wine writer Tom Cannavan has to say:
"Corvina is one of the main grapes of Amarone and Valpolicella, and as is the local tradition, the grapes for this wine were lightly dried before fermentation, to give a fuller and sweeter fruit profile. An inviting, juicy ruby colour, the aromas are of small dried berry fruits, a wisp of smoke, and a herby, curranty background. In the mouth there’s more of the same: it is dry, with tobacco, herb and dried cherry fruitiness, a good tannin framework and pert acidity"
The Region
With cool mountain breezes blowing directly down from the Dolomites and limestone soils on steeply sloped vineyards, the Valpantena valley in the Veneto region of north-eastern Italy is the perfect location for the production of both red and white wines. This is Valpolicella country, the grapes for which are grown on the steeply terraced hillside vineyards belonging to the cooperative, where soils are chalky and poor.
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