6 bottle level     $32 (member price $28) 
35% Corvina, 35% Corvinone, 20% Rondinella, 10% Rossignola, Oseleta, Negrara, Dindarella   13.5%ABV

Tedeschi is a 4^th generation family owned winery.  Capitel Nicalò is made from red grape varieties grown on the Moraine Hills in the heart of Valpolicella. This wine is made in a traditional Veronese manner: drying of the grapes. The effect is partial dehydration: the grapes, placed in crates for about one month, lose about 8-10 % of their weight. This water loss naturally enriches the sugar contents of the grapes, their dry extract, and the color of the wine. This is a fruity and soft wine, offering freshness and good drinkability, in honor of their ancestor (Niccolò).  Aged in Slavonian oak barrels for 18 months, then six months in the bottle.  Tart cherry, violet, dark chocolate, cinnamon

Food Pairing Suggestions:
Enjoy this fruity, medium bodied blend with red wine and mushroom risotto; veal Parmigiano served over linguine; bistecca Florentine with crisp parsley potatoes; herbed quail ravioli with Taleggio cheese sauce; grilled eggplant topped with marinara and Buffalo mozzarella; beef carpaccio; grilled venison chops with red wine sauce; meatballs and spaghetti; pappardelle topped with red wine braised venison; beef and sausage burger patties topped with roasted tomatoes, melted Fontina and caramelized onions; tuna steaks with salsa verde; and pancetta and sausage topped pizza. This silky blend is just as delightful enjoyed with a plentiful platter of antipasti like salami, Prosciutto, marinated artichokes and olives, anchovies and aged cheeses such as Tallegio, Robiola and Gorgonzola.