Dick R. wrote:
> Hi All,
> Received a bottle of Allegrini Valpolicella in a mixed
> case for Christmas. I've never tried Valpolicella, but in
> the back of my mind I seem to recall that it is good with
> red sauce pasta. Any thoughts?

Valpolicella, especially as made by Allegrini, is a full-bodied red wine
with lots of character and acidity. It would probably do all right with
a red pasta sauce, but if you're looking for a regional match keep in
mind that you don't see many red sauces in the Veneto, where
Valpolicella is located. I'd say Osso Bucco would make a fine match, as
would most red meats.

HTH
Mark Lipton