Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 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

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: marasca cherry in spirit, liquorice, spice

Palate: dense dark fruit, spiced grip

A garnet red of good intensity born from the union of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara with Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese, whose dominant notes the estate gives as marasca cherry in spirit, liquorice and spice.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled lamb
    The Cabernet component adds the grip a charred chop wants.
  • Beef and bean chilli
    Liquorice and spice in the wine echo the seasoning.
  • Semi-aged pecorino
    Dense dark fruit balances a salty sheep's-milk paste.

History

QB is the estate's blend across appellation lines, combining the Valpolicella trio of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara with Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese under the broader Rosso delle Venezie IGT.

Facts

Producer
Valentina Cubi · visiting guide
Grapes
Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese
Classification
Rosso delle Venezie IGT
Oak
Cask refinement, an unusual blend of local varieties with Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese
Price
€12-18 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Valentina Cubi QB Rosso delle Venezie

What grapes are in Valentina Cubi QB?

The estate gives Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara together with Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese.

What does QB taste like?

Valentina Cubi describes a garnet colour of good intensity, with marasca cherry in spirit, liquorice and spice as the dominant notes.

Why is QB an IGT rather than a Valpolicella?

Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese are not permitted in the Valpolicella DOC blend, so the wine is bottled under the broader Rosso delle Venezie IGT.

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