The 2017 Serego Alighieri Monte Piazzo Valpolicella Classico Superiore is a proprietary blend from the Veneto region of Italy. This red wine, produced by Serego Alighieri, is comprised of 70% Covina, 20% Rondinella, and 10% Molinara (a special proprietary clone). It has an alcohol content of 13.5% and is sealed with a cork closure.

Monica Larner from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate rated this wine 90 points. She notes that the wine, packaged in a heavy glass bottle, is aged in Slavonian oak and cherrywood. She describes it as “a dark and almost impenetrable wine from a hot and dry vintage,” and highlights the “dry sweetness of the cherrywood” along with the fruit power and concentration typical of 2017. Larner also mentions that despite its aromatic intensity, the wine has a relatively short palate life.

James Suckling of jamessuckling.com gave this Valpolicella an excellent review with a score of 93 points. Suckling praises the wine for its “crushed-berry, chocolate and walnut aromas and flavors.” He emphasizes the abundance of fruit while appreciating its tight form and focus. Describing the wine as “lightly chewy and polished,” he concludes that it is “delicious now.”

Wine Spectator also rated this wine 90 points. The review describes it as “a dark and savory, medium-bodied Valpolicella” with complex notes of mesquite smoke and loamy earth. The wine features sun-dried black cherry and dried fig flavors that intensify on the midpalate, complemented by a fine aromatic layer of cherry blossom, dried tobacco, and spice box. The finish is described as “lingering and chewy on the smoky finish,” and the wine is recommended to drink now through 2026.

Overall, the 2017 Serego Alighieri Monte Piazzo Valpolicella Classico Superiore is a robust and aromatic wine with commendable reviews, particularly from James Suckling. It offers a complex flavor profile with notes of fruit, chocolate, and spices, making it a notable choice for immediate enjoyment or short-term aging.