Valpolicella

Valpolicella is a hilly subregion in northeastern Italy's Veneto region, just north of Verona, characterized by a mild continental climate with Mediterranean influences and diverse soils ranging from limestone to volcanic. The primary grape varieties cultivated here are indigenous red varieties including Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Molinara. Valpolicella is renowned for producing several distinctive wine styles, including fresh, fruity Valpolicella reds, the rich, concentrated Amarone della Valpolicella made from dried grapes, and the sweet Recioto della Valpolicella, as well as Ripasso wines which are produced by refermentation with Amarone pomace.