Valpolicella is a wine region in northern Italy’s province of Verona that is responsible for a wide range of wine from simple everyday quaffers to those which are rather expensive and collectable. Grape varieties are normally quite traditional and Bonacosta includes: corvina, rondinella and molinara. This wine is very consistent from one vintage to the next; expect smooth tannins with notes of red fruit such as cherry and raspberry. Good acidity and will pair nicely with a tangy tomato based meat sauce. An enjoyable ‘go-to’ wine. (northof9finewine, Feb 2011)