Santi Ventale Valpolicella Superiore 750 ml

Santi Ventale is a Valpolicella Superiore from Santi, a historic winery in Italy's Veneto region dating back to 1843. Valpolicella Superiore requires a minimum aging period and slightly higher alcohol than base Valpolicella, giving it more structure than the everyday version of the wine. Made primarily from Corvina and Rondinella grapes, it shows the variety's signature bright cherry and almond character, with the Superiore designation's extra time adding a touch more depth and dried-herb complexity. It's a lighter-bodied Italian red than its cousin Amarone, made from the same grapes but without the raisining process, making it a more food-friendly, everyday option from the same region. A solid pick for drinkers who want authentic Veneto red without Amarone's higher price and richness.

How to drink Santi Ventale Valpolicella Superiore

Serve at cool room temperature, slightly below standard red wine serving temp, in a medium-bowled glass. It's a classic match for pasta with tomato-based sauce or grilled Italian sausage.

ItalyValpolicella, Veneto, Italy