2021 Poderi del Leone Valpolicella Ripasso White Burgundy This bottling made up mostly

This bottling made up mostly of ancient-vine Nerello Mascalese from the northern slopes of Mount Etna is named for the solidified lava flows (sciare) that cut across the landscape like jet-black scars

5th generational if infusing the estate with youthful energy but remaining true to old-fashioned Beaujolais: good farming

floral aromatics and a buoyant

flashy wines that were predominant

A super affordable yet serious bottle of Syrah and Cabernet from the Languedoc

2021 Poderi del Leone Valpolicella Ripasso White Burgundy This bottling made up mostlyDark cherry, plum, vanilla, and a velvety dry finish with floral lift. Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella the fresh Valpolicella gets a second fermentation over Amarone lees, then 24 months in French oak. It's basically Amarone's little sibling at a fraction of the price. Certified organic since 1974 and Demeter biodynamic. Grandfather Guido Fidora pioneered organic farming in Veneto before anyone was paying attention. Pair with cured meats, hard