Sartori di Verona, Valpolicella DOC Classico Superiore (Veneto, Italy) 2013

This is a delicious, pepper-driven blend that pops with food friendly acidity, showing red fruit, pepper and a meaty note that begs for pairing with a peppered veal Parmigiana.  A sweet deal as well, and a Platinum award winner at the 2017 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.