Azienda Vinicola Prà, Valpolicella Morandina 2022

Azienda Vinicola Prà’s Valpolicella Morandina 2022 is a vibrant, food-friendly red from the Valpolicella area of Veneto. Its combination of fresh berry character, spice, lively acidity and persistent tannins reflects Graziano Prà’s minimalist approach and deep respect for the vineyard. The Morandina cru has helped bring international attention to this distinctive corner of Valpolicella.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the wine shows a bright ruby-red colour with subtle purple highlights. The nose is lifted and expressive, offering aromas of ripe berries and delicate spice. On the palate, it is fresh and well balanced, with lively acidity, mineral nuances and persistent tannins that provide structure without overwhelming the fruit. The finish is pleasantly long, marked by notes of black pepper and small dark berries. With further bottle age, the wine’s mineral character is expected to become increasingly pronounced. It can be enjoyed now for its freshness, while additional short- to medium-term cellaring should bring greater harmony and complexity.

Production
The grapes come from Morandina in Valpolicella, a highly regarded cru within the region. Following a short drying period of approximately 20 days, the grapes are destemmed, pressed and fermented using the délestage method. Both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation take place in upright stainless-steel tanks, helping preserve the wine’s fruit and freshness. The wine then matures for 3–6 months in 20-hectolitre Allier oak casks.

Food & Serving
A versatile partner for small plates, cured meats and salami, this Valpolicella also works beautifully with fresh fish such as sole or salmon. Its acidity and gentle tannic structure make it especially well suited to spicy pasta alla busara. Serve lightly cool, at around 14–16°C. Decanting is not essential, although 20–30 minutes of gentle aeration can help open the aromas, particularly when drinking the wine young.

Producer
Graziano Prà has been involved in the family winery since the early 1980s, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. Based in Veneto, Azienda Vinicola Prà is known for its focused wines from important sites including Monte Grande and Monte Bisson in Soave and Morandina in Valpolicella. Graziano continues to oversee the key winemaking decisions himself, guided by respect for the land and a preference for purity, precision and expressive fruit. His work has helped these small, highly valued crus gain international recognition.

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