{"product_id":"cesari-20xx-valpolicello-750ml","title":"Cesari 2024 Valpolicella Classico DOC 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCesari's Valpolicella Classico is the entry point into the estate's broader Valpolicella program — the same historic zone that produces the family's celebrated Ripasso and flagship Amarone, but bottled here in its most immediate, unadorned form. The wine is a blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Molinara, grown across several distinct sites within Valpolicella Classica, in the heart of the Veneto, on calcareous soils of alluvial-morainic origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrapes for the 2024 vintage were harvested between September and October, followed by red winemaking with a 10-day skin maceration to extract genuine color and aromatic intensity. The wine then completes malolactic fermentation and rests in stainless steel tanks for a minimum of four months before bottling, followed by a brief period of bottle aging before release — a deliberately simple, tank-only approach that preserves the wine's natural freshness rather than layering on oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCesari's own official notes for the 2024 vintage describe a color similar to the 2023 vintage, \"a sign of the challenging climatic conditions of the year.\" On the nose, \"intense aromas of black berry fruit and cherry emerge,\" carrying through consistently to the palate, with \"lively acidity and balsamic nuances — distinctive characteristics of Valpolicella Classico — giving the wine freshness and structure.\" The finish is \"supported by elegant, well-integrated tannins.\" For broader house-style context, other vintages of this same wine have been described with \"a bright ruby red color, with immediate aromas of cherry, red fruits, and light spicy notes in the background,\" the palate \"fresh, harmonious, with soft tannins and a pleasant persistence that invites another sip.\" This is genuinely straightforward, food-friendly Valpolicella — fresh, fruit-forward, and built for everyday drinking rather than extended cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCesari Valpolicella Classico DOC 2024 is produced by Gerardo Cesari S.p.A., made from a blend of Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Molinara, sourced from vineyards spread across several distinct sites within the Valpolicella Classica zone, in Italy's Veneto region. The vineyards are grown on calcareous soils of alluvial-morainic origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrapes were harvested between September and October 2024, followed by red winemaking with 10 days of skin maceration to extract color and aromatic intensity. The wine completes malolactic fermentation and matures in stainless steel tanks for a minimum of four months before bottling, followed by a brief bottle-aging period prior to release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo independently confirmed critic score is available for the 2024 vintage at this time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCesari (official tasting note, 2024 vintage):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Cesari's 2024 Valpolicella Classico presents a color similar to the 2023 vintage, a sign of the challenging climatic conditions of the year. On the nose, intense aromas of black berry fruit and cherry emerge, which return consistently on the palate. The lively acidity and balsamic nuances, distinctive characteristics of Valpolicella Classico, give the wine freshness and structure. The finish is supported by elegant, well-integrated tannins.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle of Italy (house-style context, adjacent vintage):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In the glass, it shows a bright ruby red color, with immediate aromas of cherry, red fruits, and light spicy notes in the background. On the palate, it is fresh, harmonious, with soft tannins and a pleasant persistence that invites another sip.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntense black berry fruit and cherry lead, joined by balsamic nuances and light spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh and lively, with bright acidity carrying the same cherry and dark berry fruit through consistently, balanced by genuine structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupported by elegant, well-integrated tannins, closing clean and food-friendly with a pleasant, inviting persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eValpolicella Classico DOC, Veneto, Italy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGerardo Cesari S.p.A.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eValpolicella Classica\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcareous, alluvial-morainic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeptember-October\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaceration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 days on the skins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum 4 months, stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA fresh, fruit-forward, food-friendly entry-level Valpolicella — genuinely everyday drinking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack berry fruit, cherry, balsamic notes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePasta with meat sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Venetian first courses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45172068909122,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Cesari_2024_Valpolicella_Classico_DOC_750ml.jpg?v=1788985174","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/cesari-20xx-valpolicello-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}