Pra Valpolicella Morandina 2023

Pra Valpolicella Morandina 2023 is a vibrant, classically styled red from the hills of eastern Valpolicella, crafted by one of the region’s most respected modern producers, Prà Graziano. This cuvée showcases a fresher, more refined expression of Valpolicella, placing purity of fruit and elegance above sheer power. Grown at higher altitudes on the Morandina estate, it offers a cooler, more aromatic profile than many of its peers, while remaining wonderfully approachable in its youth.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Pra Valpolicella Morandina 2023 shows a bright, translucent ruby-red hue with youthful purple reflections at the rim. The nose is lifted and precise, with aromas of wild cherry, redcurrant and pomegranate layered over notes of dried rose petals, fresh herbs, white pepper and a gentle hint of spice and crushed stone. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, juicy and finely textured, with a core of crunchy red fruit—sour cherry, raspberry and red plum—framed by vibrant acidity and silky, well-integrated tannins. Subtle savory notes of dried herbs and a delicate bitter-cherry twist on the finish add complexity and drinkability. This is a wine designed to be enjoyed young for its energy and fragrance, though it will comfortably evolve over 3–5 years, gaining a touch of softness and more nuanced spice with short-term cellaring.

Production
The Morandina vineyards sit at higher elevations in the Veneto hills, on poor, stony soils rich in limestone and volcanic material that naturally limit yields and concentrate flavour. Here, the classic Valpolicella blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Oseleta and Rondinella is cultivated with great care, often using sustainable, low-intervention practices to protect the biodiversity of the site. Grapes are harvested by hand to ensure only perfectly healthy, ripe bunches make it into the winery. Vinification focuses on preserving freshness and terroir character: gentle pressing, temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel, and a relatively short maceration help retain bright fruit and fine tannins, with maturation in neutral vessels (and sometimes large, older oak) to avoid masking the wine’s delicacy.

Food & Serving
This Valpolicella is a versatile food wine, ideal with charcuterie, grilled vegetables, pizza, tomato-based pasta dishes, roast chicken, pork loin, and lighter preparations of lamb or veal. It also pairs beautifully with risotto, mushroom dishes, and semi-hard cheeses like Asiago or young Pecorino. Serve at 15–17°C to highlight its aromatic lift and crisp structure. Decanting for 20–30 minutes can help the wine open up its floral and herbal notes, but it is equally enjoyable poured straight from the bottle in its youth.

Producer
Prà Graziano is widely regarded as one of the key quality pioneers of Soave and Valpolicella, bringing a Burgundian attention to detail to the hills of Veneto. Starting in Soave and later expanding into Valpolicella with the Morandina estate, Graziano Prà has focused on cooler, higher-altitude vineyards, low yields, and meticulous vineyard work to produce wines of clarity and finesse. His bottlings are now benchmarks for the region, frequently earning critical acclaim for their precision, elegance and sense of place. The Morandina project, in particular, has helped redefine what Valpolicella can be: not just rich and powerful, but also fresh, perfumed and terroir-driven.

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