2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella
Classification Valpolicella DOC Superiore
Region Valpolicella
Soil Clay and limestone
Harvest Dates Manual harvest in the second half of September
Sites Directly managed vineyards in Eastern Valpolicella and Valpantena, at Azzago and Grezzana; supplemented by grapes from Allegrini vineyards in the Classica Area and suppliers following the ARNIA Protocol
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Destemming Followed By Gentle Crushing
Oak Types Slavonian oak
Production Details Released as “Groletta – The Heritage Collection.” The vineyard component includes 15 hectares under direct management at 300–350 m, supplemented by other grapes as detailed in the site blend. The manually harvested grapes are destemmed and gently crushed, then fermented at 25°C for approximately 9 days. Maturation lasts 12 months in wood: half in Slavonian oak barrels and half in second-use barriques. The challenging 2023 season required precision harvesting and rigorous grape selection; warm, sunny September days and cool nights enabled completion of ripening.
Food Pairing Roasted meats, especially pork, guinea fowl, goat and lamb; mushroom dishes; medium-aged cheeses
Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.83%
Residual Sugar 4.5 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 5.75 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Corvina Veronese, Rondinella
Classification Valpolicella DOC Superiore
Region Valpolicella
Soil Clayey and calcareous
Orientation South-East
Harvest Dates Manual harvest in the first half of September
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Oak Types Slavonian oak
Production Details Spalliera-trained vines in Eastern Valpolicella. Fermentation occurred at a controlled 26–30°C for 8–10 days with periodic pumping over. The wine matured for 12 months in wood, split equally between Slavonian oak casks and barriques, followed by an additional 2 months in bottle. The sheet also reports dry extract of 36.7 g/L. The drought-affected 2022 season was about 20 days early by late spring; emergency irrigation and rain from 6–13 August supported ripening.
Tasting Notes Cherry, aromatic herbs, white pepper and forest floor; a full palate balanced by acidity and savoriness, with tension, length, substance and finesse
Food Pairing Roasted meats, especially pork, guinea fowl, goat and lamb; mushroom dishes; medium-aged cheeses
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Via Giare 5, 37022 Fumane (VR), Italy
Phone
+39 045 6832011
Email
Owner
Francesco, Giovanni, Matteo and Silvia Allegrini