Valpolicella Classico Superiore
$190.00
region
Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto.
vineyard
Selected grapes from 36ha of hillside vineyards, in one of the best viticultureal area in Marano di Valpolicella Valley, planted in limestone-based soils at 300m with south-east exposition. Density of 3000 vine per hectares. Training system: “pergoletta semplice”.
grapes
Corvina Veronese and Corvinone Veronese 70%, Rondinella 30%. Bunches are hand picked and rigorously selected at the end of September. The grapes are perfect, with a high sugar content.
vinification
Soft pressing of the grapes, followed by controlled temperature fermentation at 28 °C. Maceration on the skins for 15 days.
food pairings
Traditionally served with “Amarone Risotto”, “Pumpkins Risotto”, with roast meat, game and lamb rack. Recommended drinking temperature 17–18 °C.