In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryClean And Lightly Savoury finish

Aroma: sour cherry, almond, dried herbs, light leather

Palate: fresh cherry, medium acidity, light tannins, herbal finish

Campagnola's Valpolicella Classico from the estate's hillside vineyards in the historic Classico zone. A traditional expression of the DOC: light in colour and body but with the characteristic Corvina sour cherry and almond character of the Classico hills.

What it pairs with

  • Pasta e fagioli (pasta and bean soup)
    Light Valpolicella with the classic bean soup is one of Verona's most traditional combinations.
  • Grilled polenta with mushrooms
    The wine's earthy, herbal notes complement mushrooms and toasted polenta.
  • Salami di Monte (mountain salami)
    Tart cherry and almond bitterness are natural partners for air-dried salami.

History

Campagnola expanded from Bardolino into the Valpolicella Classico zone in the early 20th century, acquiring hillside vineyards on the Classico slopes around Negrar and Sant'Ambrogio. The Valpolicella Classico label represents the lower tier of the estate's Valpolicella range, sitting below any Ripasso or Amarone production.

  1. 1920 — Campagnola acquires Valpolicella Classico hillside vineyards and begins Valpolicella DOC production.

Facts

Producer
Cantine Campagnola
Grapes
Corvina (70%), Rondinella (20%), Molinara (10%)
Classification
Valpolicella Classico DOC
Oak
6 months in Slavonian oak botti
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 10-16 at retail
Drinking window
2-6 from vintage
First vintage
1920

Tags

corvina dry high acid light body low tannin medium term molinara mood easygoing mood rustic occasion weeknight old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with mushroom pairs with pasta red sauce price everyday rondinella still red value pick
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