Begali is a family run winery producing a total of 10,000 cases only. The vineyards cover 18 acres in the rolling hills of a commune of Valpolicella, called Cengia. The name Cengia translates to ledges, and is derived from the physical appearance of these Alpine foothills. The vines are planted in a specific area knownContinue reading “Lorenzo Begali, Veneto”
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A gracious Ripasso from Pra, Veneto
If you drive from Verona to Lake Garda you shall pass the Valpolicella Classico zone. Likewise, if you go east to Venice, you will pass the venerable Soave Classico area. Smacked in the middle between these two areas is the lesser established Valpolicella DOC; in 2001 Graziano founded his red wine adventure here in Morandina.Continue reading “A gracious Ripasso from Pra, Veneto”
Vini Pra, a Soave specialist excelling in reds too
The Soave Classico region with its volcanic soil is one of the areas making some of the best Italian white wines that are mineral laden, and often gently fruited, while remaining stimulating. One of the top 5 names to remember would certainly include that of Graziano Pra, who helped re-energize the Soave DOCG through hisContinue reading “Vini Pra, a Soave specialist excelling in reds too”