Massimago Valpolicella Duca Fedele 2024 JURARARE and the unmistakable Pauillac signature

and the unmistakable Pauillac signature of graphite and cigar box

cushiony style some Saint-Émilions chase

which lends a whisper of toast without dulling the crunch

5 hectare block of vineyards

where high elevation gives these reds perfume and lift instead of weight

Massimago Valpolicella Duca Fedele 2024 JURARARE and the unmistakable Pauillac signatureMassimago is a Veneto estate in Mezzane, east of the classic Valpolicella heartland, run since 2003 by Camilla Rossi Chauvenet and farmed organically. The Duca Fedele is everyday Valpolicella done right: the local trio of Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella fermented and aged in steel to keep it bright and unfussy. Pale ruby and gently peppery, it's all crunchy red fruit, a snap of spice, and a fresh, inviting finish. Chill it lightly and pour it