Expert Review

94 Points- La Valentina 2005 Bellovedere
"The 2005 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Bellovedere is a drop-dead gorgeous wine that achieves a rare level of brilliance in a combination of ripeness in a poised, mid-weight style of notable clarity that recalls a great Burgundy or Barolo. This sensual, elegant red flows with red cherries, sweet spices, tobacco and leather, showing superb delineation and balance. The finish is long, sweet and
incredibly pure. La Valentina is aged partly in cask and partly in small French oak barrels. Simply put La Valentina’s Bellovedere sets a new standard for Montepulciano. It is not to be missed."
—Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, April 30, 2009
Issue 182

Food Pairings

Big soups like lentil or barley. Grilled meat. Pasta, pizza and risotto particularly with mushrooms. Burgers and brats.