Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: ripe red fruit

Palate: soft oak-derived notes, fresh fruit core

Selected from the best Valpolicella in the cellar, a wine in which freshness, fruit and soft notes from refinement blend together, which the estate says gives it great versatility.

What it pairs with

  • Roast pork with fennel
    Medium body and a soft oak edge match roast pork without overwhelming it.
  • Mushroom polenta
    The wine's versatility suits an earthy, mild dish.
  • Medium-aged Asiago
    Fresh fruit and moderate tannin work with a firm but mild paste.

History

Iltabarro takes its name from the tabarro, the heavy Veneto cloak, and is Valentina Cubi's Superiore, made as a selection of the best Valpolicella in the cellar rather than from a single parcel.

Facts

Producer
Valentina Cubi · visiting guide
Grapes
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Classification
Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC
Oak
Cask refinement, selected from the best Valpolicella in the cellar
Price
€16-24 at retail
Drinking window
2-10 from vintage
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Valentina Cubi Iltabarro Valpolicella Classico Superiore

How is Valentina Cubi Iltabarro made?

The estate says it is obtained by selecting the best Valpolicella wine in the cellar, and that freshness, fruit and soft notes from refinement blend together to give it great versatility.

What does Iltabarro pair with?

Its versatility suits roast pork, mushroom polenta and medium-aged cheeses.

Is Iltabarro organic?

Yes. Valentina Cubi's entire production is organic.

Tags

corvina corvinone dry high acid medium body medium tannin medium term mood easygoing mood savoury occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world organic pairs with aged cheese pairs with mushroom pairs with pork pairs with poultry price trade up rondinella still red

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