{"product_id":"2024-valpolicella-classico-xvii-guerrieri-rizzardi","title":"2024 Valpolicella Classico XVII, Guerrieri Rizzardi","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCherry Pulse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuerrieri Rizzardi’s 2024 Cuvée XVII is Valpolicella Classico in its most joyful, polished form: bright, fragrant, supple and made for the table. Corvina and Corvinone bring the classic cherry and spice, while Rondinella, Merlot and Croatina add softness, colour and a little savoury depth. Expect marasca cherry, red plum, black pepper, violet, soft herbs and a gentle earthy note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, it is medium-bodied, rounded and wonderfully drinkable, with juicy red fruit, fresh acidity and smooth tannins. There is more depth than a simple quaffer, but it keeps the easy charm that makes good Valpolicella so useful. No heaviness, no excess, just pure cherry fruit, spice and a clean, savoury finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor when\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA midweek Italian dinner deserves a bottle with proper pedigree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBigoli with duck ragù, roast chicken, veal, salami, rabbit, tomato pasta, mushroom risotto, spinach soufflé or a board of hard cheeses and cured meats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf this wine were…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cherry-red Vespa parked outside a hillside trattoria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuerrieri Rizzardi is one of the great historic names of Veneto, with roots in Valpolicella, Bardolino and Soave. Cuvée XVII honours the 17th century, when the Rizzardi family first established itself in Negrar, and the wine captures that heritage in a fresh, approachable style. Estate-grown and bottled from vineyards in the Valpolicella Classico zone, it is a smart introduction to a house known for elegance, regional character and serious vineyard ownership.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799833170305,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Rizzardi-Valpolicella.png?v=1781871404","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-republic.co.uk\/products\/2024-valpolicella-classico-xvii-guerrieri-rizzardi","provider":"Wine Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}