Valpolicella DOC Classico

REGION

Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto.

VINEYARDS

Selected sunny side vineyards, in Marano di Valpolicella valley, heart of Valpolicella Classica, planted in calcareous soils at 250 mt o.s.l.

GRAPES

Handly harvest of mature Corvina Veronese, Corvinone Veronese and Rondinella.

VINIFICATION

Vinification of fresh grapes, followed by a 10 days maceration on the skins. Racking and obtaining of the “Valpolicella Classico”. In October, addition of a small percentage of must from dried grapes which gives to the wine more concentration and special jammy aromas.

AGEING

The wine is refined in big oak barrels for 4-6 months and then in the bottle for a few months.

TASTING NOTES

Intense ruby red colour. Spicy bouquet. Dry, soft, persistent taste with an end taste of cherry and plum.

ANALYSIS

Alcohol 13% Vol; Total acidity 5,7 g/l; Residual sugar 6,5 g/l.