2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.36%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.41
Total Acidity 5.65 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Corvina Veronese in clear predominance, accompanied by Corvinone and a touch of Rondinella
Classification Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC
Region Verona
Soil Predominantly limestone and clay, Rich in stony material and poor in organic matter
Orientation South-East
Harvest Dates Manual vineyard-selected harvest in the second half of September
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Production Details Guyot-trained vines. Fermentation in stainless-steel tanks at 20–25°C lasts 15 days with gentle extraction. Maturation lasts 16 months: 50% in second-use barriques and 50% in large 85-hL casks, followed by a further 10 months in bottle before release. Listed formats are 750 mL, 1.5 L and 3 L.
Tasting Notes Structured tannins; refreshing acidity; ripe fruit; blackberry; cherry; violet; vanilla; tobacco; dark chocolate; mature tannins; velvety palate; long red- and black-fruit finish
Food Pairing Meat-based pasta such as lasagna Bolognese; stewed mushrooms; mature non-spicy cheeses; braised or stewed meats with sauces
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.39%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Corvina Veronese 70%, Corvinone 25%, Rondinella 5%
Classification Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC
Region Verona
Soil Predominantly limestone and clay, Rich in stony material and poor in organic matter
Orientation South-East
Harvest Dates Manual vineyard-selected harvest in the second half of September
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Production Details Guyot-trained vines. Fermentation in stainless-steel tanks at 20–25°C lasts 15 days with gentle extraction. Maturation lasts 16 months: 50% in second-use barriques and 50% in large 85-hL casks, followed by a further 10 months in bottle before release. Listed formats are 750 mL, 1.5 L and 3 L.
Tasting Notes Structured tannins; refreshing acidity; ripe fruit; blackberry; cherry; violet; vanilla; tobacco; dark chocolate; mature tannins; velvety palate; long red- and black-fruit finish
Food Pairing Meat-based pasta such as lasagna Bolognese; stewed mushrooms; mature non-spicy cheeses; braised or stewed meats with sauces
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.21%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 5.65 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Corvina Veronese 90%, Oseleta 10%
Drinking Window Ageing potential of more than 15 years
Classification Veronese I.G.T.
Region Verona
Soil Clayey and chalky, Rich in stony material and poor in organic matter
Elevation 310.0 meters
Orientation South-East
Harvest Dates Hand-picked in the second half of September
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Soft Crushing And Destemming
Production Details Bilateral Guyot training. The sheet identifies vineyard plantings from 1979 at 4,240 vines/ha and from 1998 at 6,500 vines/ha. After soft crushing and destemming, fermentation proceeds in temperature-controlled stainless steel at 20–28°C with daily pumping over for approximately 15 days. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally in barriques in October. Ageing comprises 16 months in oak, a 2-month blended rest, and 10 months in bottle. Recommended service is 16–18°C, with the bottle opened one hour beforehand. Listed formats are 750 mL, 1.5 L and 3 L.
Tasting Notes Wild fruit; black pepper; tobacco; earthy notes; firm, taut and gentle palate
Food Pairing Roasted red meats or red meats with dark sauces, especially lamb and kid; stewed or grilled mushrooms; mild aged cheeses
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Producer Information
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Via Giare 5, 37022 Fumane (VR), Italy
Phone
+39 045 6832011
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Owner
Francesco, Giovanni, Matteo and Silvia Allegrini