Valpolicella

American  

[val-poh-li-chel-uh, vahl-paw-lee-chel-lah] / ˌvæl poʊ lɪˈtʃɛl ə, ˌvɑl pɔ liˈtʃɛl lɑ /

noun

1. a dry, red table wine from the Veneto region of northern Italy.

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Valpolicella British  

/ ˌvælpɒlɪˈtʃɛlə, valpoliˈtʃɛlla /

noun

1. a dry red table wine from the Veneto region of NE Italy

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Etymology

Origin of Valpolicella

First recorded in 1940–45; after Valpolicella, an area of alluvium-filled valleys NW of Verona, where the wine is produced

Example Sentences

We're partial to the specialty brand Valpolicella, as well as the grocery store favorite Pompeian.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2022

Same with Valpolicella Classico, a lean style that has largely given way to the plusher Valpolicella Ripasso.

From New York Times • Sep. 14, 2021

A lot of people seem to think so, including one reader, Harry from Oslo, who said, “The Zenato Valpolicella Superiore is good, but their Ripasso is far superior.”

From New York Times • Mar. 12, 2020

We obviously did not directly compare ordinary Valpolicella with Valpolicella Ripasso.

From New York Times • Mar. 12, 2020

The success of Amarone led to the widespread production of Valpolicella Ripasso, which aims for a middle-ground style, retaining the freshness of ordinary Valpolicella but adding some of the richness of Amarone.

From New York Times • Mar. 12, 2020