Valpolicella
Americannoun
noun
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
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We're partial to the specialty brand Valpolicella, as well as the grocery store favorite Pompeian.
From Salon ● Jun. 8, 2022
If you want a red, try a Valpolicella Classico or a bottle from Corsica.
From New York Times ● Apr. 22, 2022
I wouldn’t choose a red, but if you insist, look for fresh, delicate examples like Valpolicella Classicos, Jura poulsards and maybe inexpensive, unoaked Loire reds, which often go well with Vietnamese or Thai dishes.
From New York Times ● Nov. 24, 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
Label readers will note that unlike the other two bottles, the Zenato is a Valpolicella Superiore, a category that requires the wine to be aged for an additional year before it’s released.
From New York Times ● Mar. 12, 2020
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