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

If you want a red, try a Valpolicella Classico or a bottle from Corsica.

From New York Times • Apr. 22, 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

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

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