Wine List: Valpolicella To Vouvray
Valpolicella is a popular, fruity red wine made in the Tre Venezie region of northeastern Italy. Valpolicella comes in a variety of styles from a basic dry wine tasting of cherries or stewed cherries to a sweet red wine, made from specially dried grapes. Suggested food pairings include Beef Strogonoff and Hamburger.
Valtellina Superiore
Valtellina Superiore is an Italian red wine that was granted the DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) status in 1968, and the DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata Garantita) status in 1998. It is based on the Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo) grape, with a maximum of 10% of other local red grapes. This wine comes from an area in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. Recommended food pairings include duck with olives, grilled game birds, and hard cheeses. See I Love Italian Wine and Food - The Lombardy Region for a review of a Valtellina Superiore.
Verdicchio, an inexpensive way to visit the Italian coast.
Verdicchio is a fruity, white wine made in the Marches region of west central Italy. While these wines are usually still, some Verdicchios are sparkling. Flavors include citrus fruits and almonds. Suggested food pairings include Pasta with Garlic and Oil, Risotto with Vegetables, and Fish from the nearby Adriatic Sea.
Vin Gris
Vin Gris is a French or other somewhat pink wine made from red grapes such as Pinot Noir. Suggested food pairings include Tuna.
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde is a dry, light, fizzy Portuguese white wine usually consumed quite young. It may taste of lemon, lime, or other citrus fruits. Suggested food pairings include Boiled Shrimp, Fried Fish, and Sardines.
Vouvray
Vouvray is an acidic, sometimes sweet white wine made in the Loire Valley of western France from the Chenin Blanc grape variety. Some Vouvrays are sparkling wines. Unlike most white wines, some of the sweet Vouvrays may age gracefully for decades. Flavors include fruits, honey, and minerals. Suggested food pairings include Ham, Catfish, and Seafood with Cream Sauce.