This was a wine I bought for our 10AM Drunks Wine Tasting Group. Brigaldara, Valpolicella, 2006. $15.99 at Woodland Hills Wine Co.
I asked the staff, "is it typical?" because for the tasting group you should bring a wine not as a stumper, but as representative and typical of a region.
I liked it, but I would not say this is typical Valpo which should have some elements of chocolate, or at least that's what I've read! the truth is I haven't had that much Valpo except the big guns like Dal Forno and those are a whole 'nother animal.
It had moderate to high acidity, fresh red berry fruit and soft tannins. All the components were well integrated, except that the tannins were maybe a little green giving the wine a little bit of an edgy finish. BUT it wasn't unpleasant, just a little rustic. And for the price, it's pretty darn good.
Eduardo called it 2004 Burgundy. The color was so light and translucent. If I were blind tasting it I think I would have called it a Grenache / Syrahblend because of the spiciness. I never would have guessed Valpolicella, but then again, who would??
Also, looks like the 2004 is available through Jill at Domaine 547 for $14.99.
Go crazy my friends and try both vintages next to each other!!!!
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For what it's worth, Brigaldara prides himself on his tipicità. He also likes to say that a bottle of Valpolicella ripasso is a bottle of Amarone wasted
Ah!! ok, well that helps!! I mean, I really ahve no idea what is typical in Valpolicella - I expected more ripasso I guess and that's clearly not tipicita...
Thanks Polly
I remember the days when this was a functioning blog.
I'm tired!I'm running the household all alone!!! What do you people want from me????
Ok, ok, I will do better...
The 06 now gracing the shelves of the Cheese Store of Silver Lake @ $15.99 same as Woodland Hills.
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