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 prefer a red, I would go for something light, like a Valpolicella Classico or Bardolino from the Veneto region of Italy, a Ribera Sacra from Spain or a French Beaujolais or Beaujolais-Villages.
From New York Times • May 6, 2022
Our explorations of aligoté and Valpolicella Classico were cases in point.
From New York Times • Sep. 14, 2021
The drying process changes the ratio of water to sugar in the grapes, and results in a much richer, headier wine than the relatively light-bodied Valpolicella.
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
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