Zonin Ventiterre Valpolicella 75cl

Bright, juicy, and made for pouring on a random Tuesday, this Valpolicella brings that classic Veneto energy, lots of red fruit, a little savoury edge, and a dry finish that keeps your glass feeling fresh.

• Appearance: Clear ruby red with a lighter rim, it looks vibrant in the glass, not inky or brooding.
• Nose: Cherry and red currant up front, with a gentle hint of dried herbs and a touch of floral lift.
• Taste: Crunchy red berries and sour cherry, a light almond-like note, and a subtle spice that gives it shape.
• Acidity: Bright and mouth-watering, so it stays food-friendly and keeps each sip feeling clean.
• Tannins: Light, grippy enough to feel like red wine, relaxed enough to keep things easy.
• Sweetness: Dry, which means the fruit pops without turning jammy.
• Body: Light to medium-bodied, so you can drink it now, not “save it for a steak night.”
• Finish: Medium length, with lingering cherry skin and a faint savoury note that makes you want the next sip.

If you’re building your Italian red wine rotation, Valpolicella is a clutch pick, it’s approachable, layered enough to stay interesting, and flexible with a ton of meals.

That “Ventiterre” name is a nod to the “twenty lands” idea, Zonin’s way of pointing at the different vineyard sites they work with across Italy.

Fun Fact: Zonin is a family-run Italian wine name that dates back to 1821, which is basically a cheat code for knowing their way around Veneto reds.