A RED GRAPE
Rondinella
What Rondinella tastes like
Rondinella is a red grape that appears in 11 of the appellations in our table. Where it is grown at its best known, the style is described this way: full-bodied, complex red wines made from air-dried grapes (appassimento); rich, velvety, high alcohol (15–16%).
Where Rondinella grows
Our appellations table names Rondinella in 11 wine regions. The ones with the most wines in our database are Amarone della Valpolicella (Italy), Amarone della Valpolicella Classico (Italy), Valpolicella (Italy), Valpolicella Classico Superiore (Italy), Valpolicella Superiore (Italy), Valpolicella Classico (Italy), Amarone (Italy), Recioto della Valpolicella (Italy), Veneto Rosso (Italy), Valpolicella Ripasso (Italy) and Bardolino (Italy).
How the place changes the glass
- Amarone della Valpolicella (Italy): Full-bodied, complex red wines made from air-dried grapes (appassimento); rich, velvety, high alcohol (15–16%). Climate: temperate continental with Mediterranean influence.
- Amarone della Valpolicella Classico (Italy): Rich, full-bodied, velvety red from dried grapes; concentrated dark fruit, alcohol warmth, and structured tannins. Climate: temperate continental with Alpine influence.
- Valpolicella (Italy): Dried fruit, chocolate, leather, high alcohol. Fermented nearly dry despite appassimento. Climate: continental, lake influence from Garda.
- Valpolicella Classico Superiore (Italy): Medium-bodied, structured reds with dark fruit, herbal notes, and firm tannins; more refined than base Valpolicella. Climate: warm continental.
What to eat with Rondinella
- In Amarone della Valpolicella: Braised beef, game stews, aged hard cheeses, chocolate desserts, rich pasta dishes.
- In Amarone della Valpolicella Classico: Braised beef, game, aged cheeses, risotto, rich stews.
- In Valpolicella: Risotto all'Amarone, braised game, aged cheeses.
Rondinella in our cellar
The appellations above account for about 880 Rondinella wines in the Sommurai database, which is how we know which regions pour it most.
Grapes to try next
If you like Rondinella, these red grapes are worth a glass: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Grenache and Cabernet Franc.
Quick answers
Where is Rondinella grown?
Our appellations table names Rondinella in 11 wine regions, including Amarone della Valpolicella (Italy), Amarone della Valpolicella Classico (Italy), Valpolicella (Italy), Valpolicella Classico Superiore (Italy) and Valpolicella Superiore (Italy).
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