2021 Poderi del Leone Valpolicella Ripasso White Burgundy 100% Grignolino

100% Grignolino

The grapes are handpicked

This is called “Little Heart” because it will eventually come from the Briedeler Herzchen

This bottling made up mostly of ancient-vine Nerello Mascalese from the northern slopes of Mount Etna is named for the solidified lava flows (sciare) that cut across the landscape like jet-black scars

5th generational if infusing the estate with youthful energy but remaining true to old-fashioned Beaujolais: good farming

2021 Poderi del Leone Valpolicella Ripasso White Burgundy 100% GrignolinoDark cherry, plum, vanilla, and a velvety dry finish with floral lift. Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella the fresh Valpolicella gets a second fermentation over Amarone lees, then 24 months in French oak. It's basically Amarone's little sibling at a fraction of the price. Certified organic since 1974 and Demeter biodynamic. Grandfather Guido Fidora pioneered organic farming in Veneto before anyone was paying attention. Pair with cured meats, hard