2022 Santa Sofia Montegradella Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Veneto, Italy (750ml) Collectible This medium-bodied Merlot offers crunchy

This medium-bodied Merlot offers crunchy currant fruit and apple-skin-like tannins layered with warm spice

more than 200 years ago

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and a splash of Malbec

plum and spice

2022 Santa Sofia Montegradella Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Veneto, Italy (750ml) Collectible This medium-bodied Merlot offers crunchyWINEMAKER'S NOTES: A strong yet brilliant ruby red colour with garnet hues, its bold and enticing nose is wide, well balanced and refined, redolent of prunes and maraschino cherries, mixed spices (cloves) and vanilla. The structure is firm, with silky tannins caressing the palate; alcohol and freshness are extremely well balanced; the finish is long, clear, with a pleasant touch of bitterness. An ideal match for rich and succulent dishes such as