Tedeschi Valpolicella Classico "Lucchine" 2018

Don’t miss this vibrant, soil-driven, deliciously drinkable Valpolicella! In the heart of the historic Valpolicella zone, the family-run Tedeschi estate blends Veneto’s finest indigenous red varietals to craft this masterpiece of a Valpolicella. A transparent ruby color in the bowl, Tedeschi’s Lucchine explodes with aromas of black cherries, red currants, bitter herbs, and orange pekoe tea. Transparent and balanced on the palate, the wine expresses lively cherry, currant, and pomegranate fruit alongside fine tannins and suggestions of bitter orange peel, bergamot, rose petals, and perfumed soil. Spicy and vibrant on the finish, the Lucchine leaves the palate with lingering suggestions of blond tobacco, tangy red currants, smoky herbs, Belgian chocolate, and dusty limestone. Enjoy now or over the coming four years with pork braises, salumi, pates, hard sheep’s-milk cheeses, egg-rich pasta dishes, roasted poultry, and game birds.