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Valpolicella is a red wine created from corvina, molinara, and rondinella grapes in the Veneto region of Italy. Regular Valpolicella has 11% alcohol and no more than 70% corvina. Valpolicella Superiore is created with at least a year of aging, and must be 12% alcohol or more. The traditional center of Valpolicella production uses the name 'Valpolicella Classico' - about half of all Valpolicella falls into this category. Valpolicella can be a fruity, medium-weight red wine, but because of recent production troubles and overplanting it can often be acidic and thin. They can have a light cherry flavor, with licorice hints and slightly bitter finish. Robert Parker went so far as to call it "insipid industrial garbage" at one point. It appears that Valpolicella producers are trying to improve their wines to combat this appearance. Valpolicella should be drunk at around 56F which is cool but not white wine temperature. It is normally drunk relatively young, within 3 years. It goes well with light dishes - pork, lamb, eggplant in red sauce. One subtype of Valpolicella is Amarone

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Grand Cru Valpolicella

Grand Cru Valpolicella wine kit by RJ Spagnols

An intense deep-coloured red wine boasting a velvety yet fruity flavour, with a long, lingering finish. Excellent when young, better with age.

Oak-3, Body-3, Sweetness-0

Makes 23 litres or 6 ½ US gallons of wine. Your kit is ready to use and includes yeast, finings and stabilizer. You will also need winemaking equipment, bottles and corks.

Grand Cru brings together the advantages of varietal grape juice with the convenience and value of a 4-week wine kit.

From the first swirl to the final sip, you will truly appreciate the enhanced bouquet and aromas that Grand Cru wine kits offer. Whether you seek full-bodied and hearty or light and refreshing wines, you’ll surely discover a style to suit your individual taste.

All of our 24 White and 17 Red Grand Cru wine kits are made with exactly the right amount of the best varietal grape juices and grape concentrates gathered from around the globe.

In just 28 days, you will have a wonderful, ready to enjoy wine of character and distinction that will gain in stature with further aging. We are proud of these wine kits, and are convinced you’ll savour of the marvellous wines you will create with them.

Contains 10L of grape juice and concentrate that will be ready in just 4 Weeks

This wine kit includes all ingredients to make 6 gallons or about thirty 750 ml bottles of RJ Spagnols Grand Cru Valpolicella wine, you will need corks and bottles plus winemaking equipment

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CB4442

Prem.Cru It. Valpolicella 23Lt

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CB4445

Cru Select Platinum Italian Valpolicella Ripassa

Cru Select Platinum Italian Valpolicella Ripassa wine kit by RJ Spagnols Italian winemakers have been using dried grapes to enhance their wine for centuries. The Valpolicella varietal is one of the most famous wines enhanced with fermentation on dried skins. You will discover that fermentation with the proprietary GenuWine Winery Grape Skins brings out the wine's firm tannins, supported by dark fruit tones any smokey undertones. The result is an Italian classic with all the makings of a powerful full bodied red wine. The aroma in the glass is reminiscent of farm fresh cherries backed by streaks of dark chocolate and toasted oak, which ages well into a wine of award winning potential. Compliments rich foods such as char grilled pepper steak, well aged cheeses and slow braised baby back ribs. Oak 4 Body 4 Sweetness 0 Contains 16L of grape juice and concentrate that will be ready in just 6 Weeks This wine kit includes all ingredients to make 6 gallons or about thirty 750 ml bottles of RJ Spagnols Cru Select Platinum Italian Valpolicella Ripassa wine, you will need corks and bottles plus winemaking equipment

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CB4633

W/A Valpolicella 4-Wk 5.5 Lt

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CB4664

Vino Dv Valpolicella 7 Ltr

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CB4697

Cellar Classic Valpolicella

Cellar Classic Valpolicella wine kit by RJ Spagnols This refreshing red has a delicately fragrant and fruity bouquet and rich texture. Oak 0/Body 3/Sweetness 0. Contains 15L of grape juice and concentrate that will be ready in just 6 Weeks This wine kit includes all ingredients to make 6 gallons or about thirty 750 ml bottles of RJ Spagnols Cellar Classic Valpolicella wine, you will need corks and bottles plus winemaking equipment

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CB4808

Cellar Classic Winery Series Italian Valpolicella

Cellar Classic Winery Series Italian Valpolicella w/ Primitivo skins wine kit by RJ Spagnols Elegance and style come together to build this wine of true character. It boasts of a fruit forward nose distinguished by aromas of raisins, dark cherries and toasted oak. Drawing inspiration from the Primitivo Winery Grape Skins, it showcases firm tannins on the palate embraced by concentrated notes of sweet chocolate and prunes. The finish is dramatic, peppered with layers of dark fruit and aggressive oak. Oak 3 Body 3 Sweetness 0. 2007 and 2008 WineMaker International Award Winner Contains 18L of grape juice and concentrate that will be ready in just 6 Weeks This wine kit includes all ingredients to make 6 gallons or about thirty 750 ml bottles of RJ Spagnols Cellar Classic Winery Series Italian Valpolicella wine, you will need corks and bottles plus winemaking equipment

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Vino Del Vida World Tour Italian Valpolicella

Vino Del Vida World Tour Italian Valpolicella wine kit by RJ Spagnols

Medium-bodied and deliciously fruity, this popular Italian wine is dark garnet in colour and boasts of rich aromas of dark ripe fruit with hints of raisins. Subtle nuances of vanilla and spice from the oak create a well-rounded experience.

Oak 1/Body 3/Sweetness 0.

Contains 9L of grape juice and concentrate that will be ready in just 4 Weeks

This wine kit includes all ingredients to make 6 gallons or about thirty 750 ml bottles of RJ Spagnols Vino Del Vida World Tour Italian Valpolicella wine, you will need corks and bottles plus winemaking equipment

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