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

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Example Sentences

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Valpolicella

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

From Salon ● Jun. 8, 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

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

This is achieved by pouring the already fermented Valpolicella over the dried grape skins left over from making Amarone.

From New York Times ● Mar. 12, 2020

Unexpectedly, this was particularly true with Valpolicella, the wine we have been drinking over the course of the last month.

From New York Times ● Mar. 12, 2020

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