Tedeschi shows the potential for Valpolicella by making one for all seasons. Their Lucchine is perfect for sipping in the summer while Nicalò’s power makes it ideal for the fall. And this one, the more muscular Capitel San Rocco, weighing at a higher, 14.5 percent, stated alcohol, will warm you in the winter. The ripasso (literally passed again) method ferments the finished wine on the discarded skins of grapes that were used for Amarone, increasing the wine’s alcohol and power. Tedeschi’s robust 2021 Capitel San Rocco, darker and more powerful still, has a broader profile balanced by savory elements. Fine grained tannins provide structure without intruding and allow for immediate consumption. This meatier wine calls for robust winter fare.
93 Michael Apstein – Sep 17, 2025