Are cheaper wines no good?*

[Deputy]

Just a brief update on some of the earlier Volpoly comments...

I opened the 2004 Folonari Valpolicella tonight with a basic tomato sauce based (garlic, oregano, mrs. dash italian spices blend) spaghetti with swedish meatballs (hey, you use what's in the freezer in my house).

It actually went really nicely together. I liked the light bodied nature of the Folonari (although it describes it has medium, I'm guessing "light" would be more appropriate). It wasn't too heavily acidic and I honestly felt like I was getting a bit of grape juice with every sip (without the sugar, mind you). It was rather fruity and pleasant. It looks a bit thin in the glass, very transcluscent.

Tasty though, I think valpolicellas will be on the list in the future. Maybe a Beaujolais Villages will be in order as well.