In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: cherry, dried violet, tobacco, light cedar, spice

Palate: morello cherry, dried herbs, tobacco, light cedar, sweet spice

The Capitel dei Nicalo is Tedeschi's Valpolicella Superiore partially ripassoed over dried skins, offering accessible Corvina cherry fruit with tobacco structure and good food-pairing versatility.

What it pairs with

  • Pasta al ragu di carne
    The classic Veronese red wine and meat sauce pairing; the wine's acidity cuts through the fat.
  • Grilled pork sausage with polenta
    Fatty, savoury sausage is complemented by the wine's cherry fruit and medium tannin.

History

Capitel dei Nicalo was developed as Tedeschi's accessible, food-friendly Valpolicella Superiore with partial ripasso adding complexity to the fresh Corvina blend.

  1. 1975 — First Capitel dei Nicalo Valpolicella Superiore release

Facts

Producer
Tedeschi Vini
Grapes
Corvina (70%), Corvinone (20%), Rondinella (10%)
Classification
Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC
Oak
Aged 18 months in Slavonian oak casks; partial ripasso over dried grape skins
ABV
13.5%
Price
€20-32 at retail
Drinking window
3-10 from vintage
First vintage
1975

Tags

corvina corvinone dry high acid medium body medium tannin medium term mood easygoing mood rustic occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with pasta red sauce pairs with pork price trade up rondinella still red value pick
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