{"title":"Valpolicella Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover our Valpolicella wines from the Veneto — one of Italy's most celebrated wine regions. From the fresh, cherry-bright Classico to the rich, concentrated Ripasso and the powerful Amarone, Valpolicella offers something for every palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur collection features wines made from Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara by independent producers using traditional techniques including the appassimento drying method. Brilliant partners for Italian cuisine, roast meats and hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stefano-accordini-classico","title":"Stefano Accordini Valpolicella Classico DOC Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003eVibrant and refreshing nose of red fruits that includes red cherry, strawberry and raspberry. On the palate, there is a background hint of herbs. Really great purity of fruit, slight acidity and very soft tannic grip. Beautiful, traditionally made Valpolicella Classico.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wines Direct IRL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43628050645206,"sku":"10300","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2471\/1126\/files\/10300-w.png?v=1695913264"},{"product_id":"pier-paolo-antolini-amarone-valpolicella","title":"Pier Paolo Antolini Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003eDark stewed plum and raisin fruit nose with notes of cinnamon and Christmas cake spice. Palate is robust and rich with sweet and tangy fruit flavours to the fore. The palate evolves with more spice coming through and introducing a long finish and firm grip of tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wines Direct IRL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43672972689622,"sku":"10965","price":47.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2471\/1126\/files\/10965-w.png?v=1695912852"},{"product_id":"pier-paolo-antolini-ripasso","title":"Pier Paolo Antolini Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003ePier Paolo Antolini is an innovative and outstanding winemaker, and his Valpolicella Ripasso is simply brilliant. The smooth wine has scents and flavours of cherries, dark chocolate and burnt strawberries. This wine is aged in casks made of oak, cherry, chestnut and mulberry wood resulting in a seductive, mouth-filling texture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wines Direct IRL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43672981274838,"sku":"10634","price":24.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2471\/1126\/files\/10634-w.png?v=1713175547"},{"product_id":"stefano-accordini-amarone","title":"Stefano Accordini Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003eStefano Accordini is a revered name in Valpolicella — a family producer based in Pedemonte in the Valpolicella Classico zone, where the Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes reach their highest expression. The family combines modern technique with traditional methods, including the appassimento process — the drying of grapes — that defines their finest wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccordini's Amarone is everything this legendary wine should be: made from grapes dried for up to four months, the result is an intensely concentrated wine of extraordinary power and complexity. Deep garnet with aromas of dried cherry, dark chocolate, tobacco, and dried violets. Full-bodied with velvety tannins and an incredibly long finish. Cellar for 10–15 years or decant well in advance of serving with aged beef, game, or truffle dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wines Direct IRL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43672982192342,"sku":"10312","price":50.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2471\/1126\/files\/10312-w.png?v=1698309642"},{"product_id":"stefano-accordini-recioto-della-valpolicella","title":"Stefano Accordini Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003eStefano Accordini's Recioto della Valpolicella is a wine steeped in ancient tradition — one of the original wines of the Veneto, predating Amarone itself. Made from carefully dried Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes from the Valpolicella Classico zone, the fermentation is deliberately arrested to preserve natural sweetness and concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep ruby-purple in colour, it opens with intense aromas of black cherry jam, dried fig, dark chocolate, and a hint of cinnamon. The palate is luscious and full-bodied with velvety sweetness balanced by fresh acidity — never cloying, always elegant. A magnificent dessert wine to serve with dark chocolate, aged cheese, or enjoyed contemplatively on its own after dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wines Direct IRL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43672982225110,"sku":"10895","price":38.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2471\/1126\/products\/stefano-accordini-recioto-della-valpolicella-classico-acinatico.png?v=1666781887"},{"product_id":"stefano-accordini-ripasso","title":"Stefano Accordini Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003eStefano Accordini is one of the most respected names in Valpolicella, a family estate based in Pedemonte in the Classico heartland. The Ripasso style — re-passing the base Valpolicella wine over the skins left after Amarone production — was pioneered in this zone, and Accordini's version is a benchmark example.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Valpolicella Ripasso is plum-red in colour with complex aromas of dried cherry, vanilla, leather, and spice. On the palate it has real substance — mid-weight tannins, plenty of dark fruit, and a warm, velvety finish that reflects the richness absorbed from those Amarone skins. Excellent with roast lamb, braised beef, hard Italian cheeses, or a simple plate of salumi and bread.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wines Direct IRL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43672982257878,"sku":"10301","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2471\/1126\/files\/10301-w.png?v=1688059546"},{"product_id":"recioto-50cl","title":"Pier Paolo Antolini Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG Classico Italy 50CL","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are dried from 110 to 150 days, pressed and left to ferment in steel containers for 20 days. The remaining grapes are added, and both are left to ferment together for a further 20 days. The wine is aged in stainless steel for 12 months and then in bottles for 3 to 6 months.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, the wine has a garnet colour with purple tones. On the nose sour cherry, cranberry notes with hints of violet, cinnamon and white pepper.  The wine is sweet with fruit characters with notes of cherry and cinnamon.  Excellent with warm dessert, chocolate or soft cheese.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wines Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48633160368464,"sku":"12344","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2471\/1126\/files\/12344-w.png?v=1715788660"}],"url":"https:\/\/winesdirect.ie\/collections\/valpolicella-wines.oembed","provider":"Wines Direct Ireland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}