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    This document outlines the geography and appellations of Valpolicella wines in northern Italy. It shows that Valpolicella is divided into two main regions - the flat lands in the south and foothills in the north. Wines from each region have distinct soil types and characteristics, with those from the foothills having higher acidity and those from the flat lands having less. The document also outlines several Valpolicella appellations and wine styles, including Amarone, Ripasso, and Recioto, as well as the primary grape variety and winemaking methods used.

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    This document outlines the geography and appellations of Valpolicella wines in northern Italy. It shows that Valpolicella is divided into two main regions - the flat lands in the south and foothills in the north. Wines from each region have distinct soil types and characteristics, with those from the foothills having higher acidity and those from the flat lands having less. The document also outlines several Valpolicella appellations and wine styles, including Amarone, Ripasso, and Recioto, as well as the primary grape variety and winemaking methods used.

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    This document outlines the geography and appellations of Valpolicella wines in northern Italy. It shows that Valpolicella is divided into two main regions - the flat lands in the south and foothills in the north. Wines from each region have distinct soil types and characteristics, with those from the foothills having higher acidity and those from the flat lands having less. The document also outlines several Valpolicella appellations and wine styles, including Amarone, Ripasso, and Recioto, as well as the primary grape variety and winemaking methods used.

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    Valpolicella

    Flat Foothills
    Valpolicella
    Classico
    (South) (North)
    DOC
    DOC

    Appellations
    Geography

    Made to
    Drink Im-
    Amarone mediately
    della
    Rarely
    Valpo-
    Oaked
    licella
    Limestone, DOCG
    Clay,
    Volcanic
    (Foothills)
    Recioto Light
    della Tannins,
    Passito Wine Char-
    Valpo- Soils
    Method
    Valpolicella acteristics
    Red
    licella Cherry
    DOCG Flavours
    Gravel,
    Sand
    (Flat)

    Recioto Less
    di Soave Acidity
    DOCG (Flat)
    High
    Acidity
    (Foothills)

    Ripasso
    Main Grape
    Method

    Local
    Corvina Valpolicella Varieties
    Ripasso (Blend)
    DOC

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