Massimago Valpolicella Duca Fedele 2024 Enderle & Moll 2021s and a stony grip on

and a stony grip on the finish

The blend leans Merlot in this cuvée (with the usual support of Cabernet Sauvignon and a dash of Cabernet Franc)

aging in stainless and 20% barrel with bâtonnage for six months

(Not to be confused with Sylvie Esmonin or Michel Esmonin

Aged in demi-muids before a final stretch in stainless to preserve nerve

Massimago Valpolicella Duca Fedele 2024 Enderle & Moll 2021s and a stony grip onMassimago is a Veneto estate in Mezzane, east of the classic Valpolicella heartland, run since 2003 by Camilla Rossi Chauvenet and farmed organically. The Duca Fedele is everyday Valpolicella done right: the local trio of Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella fermented and aged in steel to keep it bright and unfussy. Pale ruby and gently peppery, it's all crunchy red fruit, a snap of spice, and a fresh, inviting finish. Chill it lightly and pour it