A balanced, light- to medium-bodied red, with ripe blackberry and macerated cherry fruit accented by orange peel, fresh earth and a waft of medicinal herb aromas. Corvina and Rondinella. Drink now. 25,000 cases made, 11,520 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Valpolicella Select to Add

The entry-level 2022 Valpolicella (made with 70% Corvina Veronese and 30% Rondinella) shows pretty ruby luminosity and medium-light consistency. The bouquet is punchy and bright with sour cherry, red berry, crushed white pepper and dusty licorice root. The wine drinks easily with fresh acidity and a pretty array of fresh fruit flavors. I can't think of a better pairing for take-out pizza. Some 150,000 bottles were released.

A lively, light- to medium-bodied red, with a thread of fragrant, dusty spices and light, snappy tannins layered with bright, ripe black cherry, blackberry and boysenberry fruit, tangy orange peel acidity and dried herb and floral notes. Corvina and Rondinella. Drink now. 25,000 cases made, 5,000 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Valpolicella Select to Add

A bright, light-bodied red, with pretty cherry blossom, violet and herb aromas and a brambly mix of ripe strawberry and blueberry fruit. Try this lightly chilled with salumi or chicken on the grill. Corvina and Rondinella. Drink now. 25,000 cases made, 8,500 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Valpolicella Select to Add

Simple and showing easy primary fruit, the entry-level Allegrini 2020 Valpolicella offers one-dimensional tones of cherry and fresh plum. There are some softer renderings of blue flower, earth and toasted almond at the back. It's a great choice for burger night.