Rondinella

**Rondinella** is a red grape from the Veneto region of northeast Italy, valued less as a soloist than as a dependable supporting player in the blends of Valpolicella and its powerful cousin Amarone. **In the glass** — it is fairly light in colour and flavour, contributing red-cherry fruit, gentle floral hints and reliably fresh acidity, with modest tannin and a straightforward, easygoing character. **Where it grows** — it is grown almost entirely in the Veneto, especially around Verona, where it partners Corvina and Corvinone in Valpolicella, Bardolino, and the dried-grape wines Amarone and Recioto. Its hardiness and generous yields make it a practical vineyard companion rather than a star. **At the table** — pairs happily with pasta in tomato sauce, pizza and roast poultry. **Cellaring** — best enjoyed young in fresh Valpolicella, though it gains longevity when part of a concentrated Amarone blend.

Wines

• 3 Cru Amarone della Valpolicella Classico — Guerrieri Rizzardi
• Acinatico Amarone della Valpolicella Classico — Stefano Accordini
• Ai Colli Valpolicella Ripasso — Vivaldi
• Alanera della Valpolicella — Zenato
• Altarol — Corte Figaretto
• Amarone della Valpolicella — Tenuta Marcati
• Amarone della Valpolicella — Antiva Vigna
• Amarone della Valpolicella — Alpha Zeta
• Amarone della Valpolicella — Bertani
• Amarone della Valpolicella — Allegrini
• Amarone della Valpolicella — Mastia
• Amarone della Valpolicella — Cadis
• Amarone della Valpolicella — Borsari
• Amarone della Valpolicella — Montresor
• Amarone della Valpolicella — Antica Viti
• Amarone della Valpolicella — Palazzo Maffei
• Amarone della Valpolicella — Alessandro Berselli
• Amarone della Valpolicella — Farina
• Amarone della Valpolicella — Casteloro
• Amarone della Valpolicella — Marastoni