Buglioni I'm Perfetto Valpolicella Classico

The violet and nutmeg notes really come through on the nose, and it paired beautifully with a cheesy baked ziti last night. This wine has enough body to stand up to a rich tomato sauce without getting lost.

Opened this with a simple baked pasta and the thyme and violet notes came through beautifully, plus that nutmeg spice kept things interesting. The cherry jam richness held up well against the tomato sauce without getting heavy. Definitely a confident pour for any red-sauce dinner.

We’ve been pairing this with our homemade lasagna and the baked tomato flavors really bring out that macerated cherry and tobacco depth—it’s a confident match. The vanilla and violet notes linger just long enough, and it’s smooth enough to sip alone, too.